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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.17, 34,965.48 and 21,078.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.17, 34,965.48 and 21,078.72 is: 29,091.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.17 : 34,965.48 = 21,078.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.17/34,965.48 = 21,078.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.17x = 34,965.48 × 21,078.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.17x = 737,027,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,027,562.59/25,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,091.09

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