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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,469.10, 35,181 and 21,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,469.10, 35,181 and 21,234.02 is: 29,330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,469.10 : 35,181 = 21,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,469.10/35,181 = 21,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,469.10x = 35,181 × 21,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,469.10x = 747,033,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,033,881.72/25,469.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,330.99

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