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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,427.16, 38,083.01 and 21,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,427.16, 38,083.01 and 21,889.08 is: 32,783.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,427.16 : 38,083.01 = 21,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,427.16/38,083.01 = 21,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,427.16x = 38,083.01 × 21,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,427.16x = 833,601,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,601,943.09/25,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,783.92

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