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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,846.57, 38,945.73 and 21,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,846.57, 38,945.73 and 21,269.24 is: 32,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,846.57 : 38,945.73 = 21,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,846.57/38,945.73 = 21,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,846.57x = 38,945.73 × 21,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,846.57x = 828,346,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,346,078.35/25,846.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,048.59

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