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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.39, 38,365.20 and 21,668.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.39, 38,365.20 and 21,668.93 is: 32,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.39 : 38,365.20 = 21,668.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.39/38,365.20 = 21,668.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.39x = 38,365.20 × 21,668.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.39x = 831,332,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,332,833.24/25,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,483.60

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