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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.93, 35,146.47 and 21,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.93, 35,146.47 and 21,242.24 is: 29,294.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.93 : 35,146.47 = 21,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.93/35,146.47 = 21,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.93x = 35,146.47 × 21,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.93x = 746,589,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,589,750.89/25,485.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,294.19

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