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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.16, 38,560.73 and 21,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.16, 38,560.73 and 21,580.88 is: 32,315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.16 : 38,560.73 = 21,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.16/38,560.73 = 21,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.16x = 38,560.73 × 21,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.16x = 832,174,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,174,186.13/25,751.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,315.99

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