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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.48, 38,563.38 and 21,581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.48, 38,563.38 and 21,581.52 is: 32,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.48 : 38,563.38 = 21,581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.48/38,563.38 = 21,581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.48x = 38,563.38 × 21,581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.48x = 832,256,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,256,356.74/25,752.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,317.52

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