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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.05, 37,798.86 and 21,721.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.05, 37,798.86 and 21,721.91 is: 32,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.05 : 37,798.86 = 21,721.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.05/37,798.86 = 21,721.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.05x = 37,798.86 × 21,721.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.05x = 821,063,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,063,529.52/25,232.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,540.50

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