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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,079.43, 34,530.93 and 21,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,079.43, 34,530.93 and 21,295.11 is: 29,320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,079.43 : 34,530.93 = 21,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,079.43/34,530.93 = 21,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,079.43x = 34,530.93 × 21,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,079.43x = 735,339,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,339,952.75/25,079.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,320.44

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