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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,436.16, 35,120.88 and 21,936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,436.16, 35,120.88 and 21,936.96 is: 30,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,436.16 : 35,120.88 = 21,936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,436.16/35,120.88 = 21,936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,436.16x = 35,120.88 × 21,936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,436.16x = 770,445,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,445,339.72/25,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,289.37

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