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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,264.80, 37,897.20 and 21,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,264.80, 37,897.20 and 21,328.20 is: 31,992.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,264.80 : 37,897.20 = 21,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,264.80/37,897.20 = 21,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,264.80x = 37,897.20 × 21,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,264.80x = 808,279,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,279,061.04/25,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,992.30

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