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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,556.15, 35,261.46 and 21,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,556.15, 35,261.46 and 21,483.44 is: 29,642.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,556.15 : 35,261.46 = 21,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,556.15/35,261.46 = 21,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,556.15x = 35,261.46 × 21,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,556.15x = 757,537,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,537,352.81/25,556.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,642.08

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