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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.20, 38,659.20 and 21,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.20, 38,659.20 and 21,203.20 is: 31,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.20 : 38,659.20 = 21,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.20/38,659.20 = 21,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.20x = 38,659.20 × 21,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.20x = 819,698,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,698,749.44/25,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,757.48

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