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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,691.80, 38,537.70 and 21,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,691.80, 38,537.70 and 21,803.80 is: 32,705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,691.80 : 38,537.70 = 21,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,691.80/38,537.70 = 21,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,691.80x = 38,537.70 × 21,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,691.80x = 840,268,303.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,268,303.26/25,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,705.70

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