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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,844.57, 38,942.71 and 21,267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,844.57, 38,942.71 and 21,267.24 is: 32,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,844.57 : 38,942.71 = 21,267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,844.57/38,942.71 = 21,267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,844.57x = 38,942.71 × 21,267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,844.57x = 828,203,959.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,203,959.82/25,844.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,045.57

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