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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,486.43, 35,147.16 and 21,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,486.43, 35,147.16 and 21,242.75 is: 29,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,486.43 : 35,147.16 = 21,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,486.43/35,147.16 = 21,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,486.43x = 35,147.16 × 21,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,486.43x = 746,622,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,622,157.35/25,486.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,294.90

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