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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,887.36, 35,702.58 and 21,873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,887.36, 35,702.58 and 21,873.88 is: 30,167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,887.36 : 35,702.58 = 21,873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,887.36/35,702.58 = 21,873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,887.36x = 35,702.58 × 21,873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,887.36x = 780,953,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,953,950.61/25,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,167.38

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