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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,171.80, 37,907.53 and 21,924.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,171.80, 37,907.53 and 21,924.10 is: 33,016.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,171.80 : 37,907.53 = 21,924.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,171.80/37,907.53 = 21,924.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,171.80x = 37,907.53 × 21,924.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,171.80x = 831,088,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,088,471.05/25,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,016.65

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