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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,509.53, 35,236.82 and 21,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,509.53, 35,236.82 and 21,274.45 is: 29,386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,509.53 : 35,236.82 = 21,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,509.53/35,236.82 = 21,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,509.53x = 35,236.82 × 21,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,509.53x = 749,643,930.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,643,930.34/25,509.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,386.82

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