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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,448.78, 35,152.99 and 21,213.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,448.78, 35,152.99 and 21,213.70 is: 29,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,448.78 : 35,152.99 = 21,213.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,448.78/35,152.99 = 21,213.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,448.78x = 35,152.99 × 21,213.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,448.78x = 745,724,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,724,843.05/25,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,302.97

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