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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,502.56, 35,197.71 and 21,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,502.56, 35,197.71 and 21,246.87 is: 29,324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,502.56 : 35,197.71 = 21,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,502.56/35,197.71 = 21,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,502.56x = 35,197.71 × 21,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,502.56x = 747,841,380.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,841,380.33/25,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,324.17

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