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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.41, 37,729.29 and 21,271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.41, 37,729.29 and 21,271.62 is: 31,880.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.41 : 37,729.29 = 21,271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.41/37,729.29 = 21,271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.41x = 37,729.29 × 21,271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.41x = 802,563,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,563,119.75/25,174.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,880.12

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