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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,366.46, 38,004.55 and 21,630.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,366.46, 38,004.55 and 21,630.78 is: 32,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,366.46 : 38,004.55 = 21,630.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,366.46/38,004.55 = 21,630.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,366.46x = 38,004.55 × 21,630.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,366.46x = 822,068,005.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,068,005.97/25,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,407.68

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