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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.01, 37,854.54 and 21,134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.01, 37,854.54 and 21,134.58 is: 31,662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.01 : 37,854.54 = 21,134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.01/37,854.54 = 21,134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.01x = 37,854.54 × 21,134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.01x = 800,039,803.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,039,803.99/25,268.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,662.16

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