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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.36, 38,405.96 and 21,783.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.36, 38,405.96 and 21,783.20 is: 32,567.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.36 : 38,405.96 = 21,783.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.36/38,405.96 = 21,783.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.36x = 38,405.96 × 21,783.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.36x = 836,604,707.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,604,707.87/25,688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,567.46

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