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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.68, 35,291.32 and 21,298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.68, 35,291.32 and 21,298.36 is: 29,379.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.68 : 35,291.32 = 21,298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.68/35,291.32 = 21,298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.68x = 35,291.32 × 21,298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.68x = 751,647,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,647,238.24/25,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,379.95

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