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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,791.48, 38,621.88 and 21,620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,791.48, 38,621.88 and 21,620.52 is: 32,376.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,791.48 : 38,621.88 = 21,620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,791.48/38,621.88 = 21,620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,791.48x = 38,621.88 × 21,620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,791.48x = 835,025,128.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,025,128.98/25,791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,376.01

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