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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,731.08, 38,424.73 and 21,994.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,731.08, 38,424.73 and 21,994.28 is: 32,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,731.08 : 38,424.73 = 21,994.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,731.08/38,424.73 = 21,994.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,731.08x = 38,424.73 × 21,994.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,731.08x = 845,124,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,124,270.54/25,731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,844.49

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