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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,314.92, 37,868.70 and 21,167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,314.92, 37,868.70 and 21,167.72 is: 31,664.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,314.92 : 37,868.70 = 21,167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,314.92/37,868.70 = 21,167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,314.92x = 37,868.70 × 21,167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,314.92x = 801,594,038.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,594,038.36/25,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,664.89

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