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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.44, 38,954.68 and 21,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.44, 38,954.68 and 21,866.16 is: 32,761.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.44 : 38,954.68 = 21,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.44/38,954.68 = 21,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.44x = 38,954.68 × 21,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.44x = 851,789,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,789,265.63/25,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,761.83

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