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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.85, 35,273.88 and 21,341.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.85, 35,273.88 and 21,341.07 is: 29,424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.85 : 35,273.88 = 21,341.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.85/35,273.88 = 21,341.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.85x = 35,273.88 × 21,341.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.85x = 752,782,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,782,342.25/25,583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,424.12

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