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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.41, 37,864.36 and 21,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.41, 37,864.36 and 21,519.64 is: 32,258.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.41 : 37,864.36 = 21,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.41/37,864.36 = 21,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.41x = 37,864.36 × 21,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.41x = 814,827,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,827,470.26/25,259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,258.37

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