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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,765.65, 38,823.97 and 21,188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,765.65, 38,823.97 and 21,188.19 is: 31,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,765.65 : 38,823.97 = 21,188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,765.65/38,823.97 = 21,188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,765.65x = 38,823.97 × 21,188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,765.65x = 822,609,458.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,609,458.79/25,765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,926.60

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