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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,557.15, 35,262.83 and 21,484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,557.15, 35,262.83 and 21,484.44 is: 29,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,557.15 : 35,262.83 = 21,484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,557.15/35,262.83 = 21,484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,557.15x = 35,262.83 × 21,484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,557.15x = 757,602,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,602,155.37/25,557.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,643.45

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