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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,303.23, 37,903.82 and 21,184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,303.23, 37,903.82 and 21,184.38 is: 31,733.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,303.23 : 37,903.82 = 21,184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,303.23/37,903.82 = 21,184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,303.23x = 37,903.82 × 21,184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,303.23x = 802,968,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,968,820.41/25,303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,733.85

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