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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.06, 38,823.98 and 21,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.06, 38,823.98 and 21,706.08 is: 32,517.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.06 : 38,823.98 = 21,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.06/38,823.98 = 21,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.06x = 38,823.98 × 21,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.06x = 842,716,307.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,716,307.27/25,916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,517.15

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