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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.27, 34,507.03 and 21,277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.27, 34,507.03 and 21,277.95 is: 29,296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.27 : 34,507.03 = 21,277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.27/34,507.03 = 21,277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.27x = 34,507.03 × 21,277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.27x = 734,238,858.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,238,858.99/25,062.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,296.58

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