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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,996.02, 35,841.96 and 21,695.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,996.02, 35,841.96 and 21,695.27 is: 29,912.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,996.02 : 35,841.96 = 21,695.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,996.02/35,841.96 = 21,695.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,996.02x = 35,841.96 × 21,695.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,996.02x = 777,600,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,600,999.53/25,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,912.31

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