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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,059.08, 34,502.64 and 21,274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,059.08, 34,502.64 and 21,274.76 is: 29,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,059.08 : 34,502.64 = 21,274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,059.08/34,502.64 = 21,274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,059.08x = 34,502.64 × 21,274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,059.08x = 734,035,391.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,035,391.84/25,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,292.19

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