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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,307.73, 37,910.57 and 21,188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,307.73, 37,910.57 and 21,188.88 is: 31,740.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,307.73 : 37,910.57 = 21,188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,307.73/37,910.57 = 21,188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,307.73x = 37,910.57 × 21,188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,307.73x = 803,282,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,282,412.52/25,307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,740.60

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