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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.71, 38,174.96 and 21,705.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.71, 38,174.96 and 21,705.81 is: 32,528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.71 : 38,174.96 = 21,705.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.71/38,174.96 = 21,705.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.71x = 38,174.96 × 21,705.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.71x = 828,618,428.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,618,428.52/25,473.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,528.38

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