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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.53, 38,441.99 and 21,452.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.53, 38,441.99 and 21,452.65 is: 32,185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.53 : 38,441.99 = 21,452.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.53/38,441.99 = 21,452.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.53x = 38,441.99 × 21,452.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.53x = 824,682,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,682,514.30/25,622.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,185.84

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