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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,886.55, 38,772.91 and 21,393.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,886.55, 38,772.91 and 21,393.29 is: 32,042.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,886.55 : 38,772.91 = 21,393.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,886.55/38,772.91 = 21,393.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,886.55x = 38,772.91 × 21,393.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,886.55x = 829,480,107.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,480,107.77/25,886.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,042.90

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