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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.48, 38,970.34 and 21,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.48, 38,970.34 and 21,537.46 is: 32,289.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.48 : 38,970.34 = 21,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.48/38,970.34 = 21,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.48x = 38,970.34 × 21,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.48x = 839,322,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,322,138.94/25,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,289.72

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