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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,204.20, 37,879.20 and 21,996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,204.20, 37,879.20 and 21,996.60 is: 33,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,204.20 : 37,879.20 = 21,996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,204.20/37,879.20 = 21,996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,204.20x = 37,879.20 × 21,996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,204.20x = 833,213,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,213,610.72/25,204.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,058.52

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