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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.40, 38,007.60 and 21,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.40, 38,007.60 and 21,401.80 is: 32,102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.40 : 38,007.60 = 21,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.40/38,007.60 = 21,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.40x = 38,007.60 × 21,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.40x = 813,431,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,431,053.68/25,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,102.70

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