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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,449.54, 38,345.91 and 21,103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,449.54, 38,345.91 and 21,103.62 is: 31,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,449.54 : 38,345.91 = 21,103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,449.54/38,345.91 = 21,103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,449.54x = 38,345.91 × 21,103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,449.54x = 809,237,513.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,237,513.19/25,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,797.73

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