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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,332.82, 34,962.25 and 21,076.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,332.82, 34,962.25 and 21,076.37 is: 29,087.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,332.82 : 34,962.25 = 21,076.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,332.82/34,962.25 = 21,076.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,332.82x = 34,962.25 × 21,076.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,332.82x = 736,877,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,877,260.16/25,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,087.85

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