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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,390.10, 38,259.74 and 21,045.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,390.10, 38,259.74 and 21,045.35 is: 31,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,390.10 : 38,259.74 = 21,045.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,390.10/38,259.74 = 21,045.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,390.10x = 38,259.74 × 21,045.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,390.10x = 805,189,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,189,767.47/25,390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,712.75

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