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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.08, 37,551.72 and 21,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.08, 37,551.72 and 21,863.12 is: 32,610.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.08 : 37,551.72 = 21,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.08/37,551.72 = 21,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.08x = 37,551.72 × 21,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.08x = 820,997,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,997,760.57/25,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,610.23

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