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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.80, 38,590.20 and 21,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.80, 38,590.20 and 21,349.20 is: 32,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.80 : 38,590.20 = 21,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.80/38,590.20 = 21,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.80x = 38,590.20 × 21,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.80x = 823,869,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,869,897.84/25,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,023.80

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