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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,985.28, 38,897.44 and 21,013.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,985.28, 38,897.44 and 21,013.44 is: 31,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,985.28 : 38,897.44 = 21,013.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,985.28/38,897.44 = 21,013.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,985.28x = 38,897.44 × 21,013.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,985.28x = 817,369,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,369,021.59/25,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,455.08

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