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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,181.64, 37,740.15 and 21,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,181.64, 37,740.15 and 21,278.88 is: 31,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,181.64 : 37,740.15 = 21,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,181.64/37,740.15 = 21,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,181.64x = 37,740.15 × 21,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,181.64x = 803,068,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,068,123.03/25,181.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,891.02

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