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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.08, 38,753.88 and 21,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.08, 38,753.88 and 21,496 is: 32,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.08 : 38,753.88 = 21,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.08/38,753.88 = 21,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.08x = 38,753.88 × 21,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.08x = 833,053,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,053,404.48/25,826.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,256.29

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