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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.80, 37,769.70 and 21,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.80, 37,769.70 and 21,243.20 is: 31,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.80 : 37,769.70 = 21,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.80/37,769.70 = 21,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.80x = 37,769.70 × 21,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.80x = 802,349,291.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,349,291.04/25,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,864.80

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