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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.68, 37,861.63 and 21,139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.68, 37,861.63 and 21,139.25 is: 31,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.68 : 37,861.63 = 21,139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.68/37,861.63 = 21,139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.68x = 37,861.63 × 21,139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.68x = 800,366,219.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,366,219.82/25,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,669.23

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