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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,364.40, 38,046.60 and 21,209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,364.40, 38,046.60 and 21,209.10 is: 31,813.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,364.40 : 38,046.60 = 21,209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,364.40/38,046.60 = 21,209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,364.40x = 38,046.60 × 21,209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,364.40x = 806,934,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,934,144.06/25,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,813.65

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