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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,924.92, 35,697.90 and 21,725.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,924.92, 35,697.90 and 21,725.88 is: 29,915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,924.92 : 35,697.90 = 21,725.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,924.92/35,697.90 = 21,725.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,924.92x = 35,697.90 × 21,725.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,924.92x = 775,568,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,568,291.65/25,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,915.94

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