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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,184.97, 34,737.57 and 21,821.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,184.97, 34,737.57 and 21,821.81 is: 30,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,184.97 : 34,737.57 = 21,821.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,184.97/34,737.57 = 21,821.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,184.97x = 34,737.57 × 21,821.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,184.97x = 758,036,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,036,478.71/25,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,098.76

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