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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,843.57, 38,941.20 and 21,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,843.57, 38,941.20 and 21,266.24 is: 32,044.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,843.57 : 38,941.20 = 21,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,843.57/38,941.20 = 21,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,843.57x = 38,941.20 × 21,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,843.57x = 828,132,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,132,710.38/25,843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,044.06

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