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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,062.68, 34,507.77 and 21,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,062.68, 34,507.77 and 21,277.94 is: 29,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,062.68 : 34,507.77 = 21,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,062.68/34,507.77 = 21,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,062.68x = 34,507.77 × 21,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,062.68x = 734,254,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,254,259.59/25,062.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,296.72

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