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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,251.40, 37,877.10 and 21,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,251.40, 37,877.10 and 21,363.40 is: 32,045.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,251.40 : 37,877.10 = 21,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,251.40/37,877.10 = 21,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,251.40x = 37,877.10 × 21,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,251.40x = 809,183,638.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,183,638.14/25,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.10

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