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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.92, 35,277.87 and 21,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.92, 35,277.87 and 21,288.62 is: 29,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.92 : 35,277.87 = 21,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.92/35,277.87 = 21,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.92x = 35,277.87 × 21,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.92x = 751,016,992.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,016,992.45/25,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,366.52

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