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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.40, 37,898.10 and 21,377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.40, 37,898.10 and 21,377.40 is: 32,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.40 : 37,898.10 = 21,377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.40/37,898.10 = 21,377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.40x = 37,898.10 × 21,377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.40x = 810,162,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,162,842.94/25,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,066.10

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