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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,649.59, 35,363.52 and 21,033.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,649.59, 35,363.52 and 21,033.34 is: 28,999.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,649.59 : 35,363.52 = 21,033.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,649.59/35,363.52 = 21,033.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,649.59x = 35,363.52 × 21,033.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,649.59x = 743,812,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,812,939.76/25,649.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,999.02

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