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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,053.93, 34,495.74 and 21,269.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,053.93, 34,495.74 and 21,269.25 is: 29,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,053.93 : 34,495.74 = 21,269.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,053.93/34,495.74 = 21,269.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,053.93x = 34,495.74 × 21,269.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,053.93x = 733,698,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,698,518.00/25,053.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,284.77

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