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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.61, 38,741.65 and 21,764.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.61, 38,741.65 and 21,764.85 is: 32,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.61 : 38,741.65 = 21,764.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.61/38,741.65 = 21,764.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.61x = 38,741.65 × 21,764.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.61x = 843,206,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,206,201.00/25,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,463.96

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