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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,921.50, 38,914.92 and 22,050.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,921.50, 38,914.92 and 22,050.51 is: 33,103.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,921.50 : 38,914.92 = 22,050.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,921.50/38,914.92 = 22,050.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,921.50x = 38,914.92 × 22,050.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,921.50x = 858,093,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,093,832.61/25,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,103.56

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