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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.33, 38,569.87 and 21,610.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.33, 38,569.87 and 21,610.90 is: 32,377.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.33 : 38,569.87 = 21,610.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.33/38,569.87 = 21,610.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.33x = 38,569.87 × 21,610.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.33x = 833,529,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,529,678.81/25,744.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,377.21

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