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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,235.40, 37,853.10 and 21,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,235.40, 37,853.10 and 21,347.40 is: 32,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,235.40 : 37,853.10 = 21,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,235.40/37,853.10 = 21,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,235.40x = 37,853.10 × 21,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,235.40x = 808,065,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,065,266.94/25,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,021.10

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