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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.10, 37,886.12 and 21,560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.10, 37,886.12 and 21,560.94 is: 32,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.10 : 37,886.12 = 21,560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.10/37,886.12 = 21,560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.10x = 37,886.12 × 21,560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.10x = 816,860,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,860,360.15/25,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,370.01

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