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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.17, 38,378.70 and 21,488.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.17, 38,378.70 and 21,488.87 is: 32,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.17 : 38,378.70 = 21,488.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.17/38,378.70 = 21,488.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.17x = 38,378.70 × 21,488.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.17x = 824,714,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,714,703.18/25,644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,159.94

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