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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,446.42, 38,065.95 and 21,299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,446.42, 38,065.95 and 21,299.22 is: 31,862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,446.42 : 38,065.95 = 21,299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,446.42/38,065.95 = 21,299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,446.42x = 38,065.95 × 21,299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,446.42x = 810,775,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,775,043.56/25,446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,862.05

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