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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,670.27, 38,417.79 and 21,514.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,670.27, 38,417.79 and 21,514.97 is: 32,199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,670.27 : 38,417.79 = 21,514.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,670.27/38,417.79 = 21,514.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,670.27x = 38,417.79 × 21,514.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,670.27x = 826,557,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,557,776.04/25,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,199.03

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