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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,995.48, 38,973.34 and 21,539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,995.48, 38,973.34 and 21,539.46 is: 32,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,995.48 : 38,973.34 = 21,539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,995.48/38,973.34 = 21,539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,995.48x = 38,973.34 × 21,539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,995.48x = 839,464,698.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,464,698.00/25,995.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,292.72

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