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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,064.18, 34,509.84 and 21,279.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,064.18, 34,509.84 and 21,279.44 is: 29,298.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,064.18 : 34,509.84 = 21,279.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,064.18/34,509.84 = 21,279.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,064.18x = 34,509.84 × 21,279.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,064.18x = 734,350,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,350,069.69/25,064.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,298.79

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