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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.08, 38,750.88 and 21,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.08, 38,750.88 and 21,494 is: 32,253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.08 : 38,750.88 = 21,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.08/38,750.88 = 21,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.08x = 38,750.88 × 21,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.08x = 832,911,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,911,414.72/25,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,253.29

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