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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033, 34,541.94 and 21,271.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033, 34,541.94 and 21,271.24 is: 29,351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033 : 34,541.94 = 21,271.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033/34,541.94 = 21,271.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033x = 34,541.94 × 21,271.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033x = 734,749,895.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,749,895.81/25,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,351.25

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