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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.68, 34,495.38 and 21,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.68, 34,495.38 and 21,269 is: 29,284.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.68 : 34,495.38 = 21,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.68/34,495.38 = 21,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.68x = 34,495.38 × 21,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.68x = 733,682,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,682,237.22/25,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,284.41

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