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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,311.24, 37,915.82 and 21,192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,311.24, 37,915.82 and 21,192.38 is: 31,745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,311.24 : 37,915.82 = 21,192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,311.24/37,915.82 = 21,192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,311.24x = 37,915.82 × 21,192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,311.24x = 803,526,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,526,465.45/25,311.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,745.84

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