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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.40, 38,012.10 and 21,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.40, 38,012.10 and 21,404.80 is: 32,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.40 : 38,012.10 = 21,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.40/38,012.10 = 21,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.40x = 38,012.10 × 21,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.40x = 813,641,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,641,398.08/25,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,107.20

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