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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.32, 38,833.80 and 21,996.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.32, 38,833.80 and 21,996.33 is: 33,022.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.32 : 38,833.80 = 21,996.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.32/38,833.80 = 21,996.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.32x = 38,833.80 × 21,996.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.32x = 854,201,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,201,079.95/25,867.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,022.40

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