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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.20, 38,530.20 and 21,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.20, 38,530.20 and 21,117.20 is: 31,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.20 : 38,530.20 = 21,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.20/38,530.20 = 21,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.20x = 38,530.20 × 21,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.20x = 813,649,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,649,939.44/25,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,628.52

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