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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.99, 37,753.40 and 21,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.99, 37,753.40 and 21,901.64 is: 32,690.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.99 : 37,753.40 = 21,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.99/37,753.40 = 21,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.99x = 37,753.40 × 21,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.99x = 826,861,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,861,524.71/25,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,690.04

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