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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.68, 34,494.01 and 21,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.68, 34,494.01 and 21,268 is: 29,283.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.68 : 34,494.01 = 21,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.68/34,494.01 = 21,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.68x = 34,494.01 × 21,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.68x = 733,618,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,618,604.68/25,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,283.04

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