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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,241.79, 34,869.03 and 23,913.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,241.79, 34,869.03 and 23,913.21 is: 33,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,241.79 : 34,869.03 = 23,913.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,241.79/34,869.03 = 23,913.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,241.79x = 34,869.03 × 23,913.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,241.79x = 833,830,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,830,436.89/25,241.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,033.73

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