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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,297.12, 37,867.92 and 21,564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,297.12, 37,867.92 and 21,564.64 is: 32,280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,297.12 : 37,867.92 = 21,564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,297.12/37,867.92 = 21,564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,297.12x = 37,867.92 × 21,564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,297.12x = 816,608,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,608,062.35/25,297.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,280.67

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