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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,450.78, 35,155.76 and 21,215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,450.78, 35,155.76 and 21,215.70 is: 29,305.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,450.78 : 35,155.76 = 21,215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,450.78/35,155.76 = 21,215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,450.78x = 35,155.76 × 21,215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,450.78x = 745,854,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,854,057.43/25,450.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,305.74

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