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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.69, 38,578.59 and 21,581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.69, 38,578.59 and 21,581.99 is: 32,329.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.69 : 38,578.59 = 21,581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.69/38,578.59 = 21,581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.69x = 38,578.59 × 21,581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.69x = 832,602,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,602,743.59/25,753.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,329.45

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