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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.18, 38,243.74 and 21,571.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.18, 38,243.74 and 21,571.53 is: 32,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.18 : 38,243.74 = 21,571.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.18/38,243.74 = 21,571.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.18x = 38,243.74 × 21,571.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.18x = 824,975,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,975,984.72/25,469.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,391.15

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