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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,504.56, 35,110.13 and 21,021.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,504.56, 35,110.13 and 21,021.21 is: 28,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,504.56 : 35,110.13 = 21,021.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,504.56/35,110.13 = 21,021.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,504.56x = 35,110.13 × 21,021.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,504.56x = 738,057,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,057,310.75/25,504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,938.25

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