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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.99, 38,240.47 and 21,569.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.99, 38,240.47 and 21,569.35 is: 32,387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.99 : 38,240.47 = 21,569.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.99/38,240.47 = 21,569.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.99x = 38,240.47 × 21,569.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.99x = 824,821,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,821,880.59/25,466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,387.88

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