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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,449.78, 35,154.37 and 21,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,449.78, 35,154.37 and 21,214.70 is: 29,304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,449.78 : 35,154.37 = 21,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,449.78/35,154.37 = 21,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,449.78x = 35,154.37 × 21,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,449.78x = 745,789,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,789,413.24/25,449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,304.36

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