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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,617.40, 38,426.10 and 21,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,617.40, 38,426.10 and 21,243.40 is: 31,865.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,617.40 : 38,426.10 = 21,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,617.40/38,426.10 = 21,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,617.40x = 38,426.10 × 21,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,617.40x = 816,301,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,301,012.74/25,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,865.10

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