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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,837.16, 35,666.10 and 21,878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,837.16, 35,666.10 and 21,878.76 is: 30,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,837.16 : 35,666.10 = 21,878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,837.16/35,666.10 = 21,878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,837.16x = 35,666.10 × 21,878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,837.16x = 780,330,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,330,042.04/25,837.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,201.85

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