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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.23, 38,564.51 and 21,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.23, 38,564.51 and 21,582.27 is: 32,318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.23 : 38,564.51 = 21,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.23/38,564.51 = 21,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.23x = 38,564.51 × 21,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.23x = 832,309,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,309,559.33/25,753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,318.65

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