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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,013.88, 34,431.48 and 22,651.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,013.88, 34,431.48 and 22,651.92 is: 31,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,013.88 : 34,431.48 = 22,651.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,013.88/34,431.48 = 22,651.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,013.88x = 34,431.48 × 22,651.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,013.88x = 779,939,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,939,130.44/25,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,180.25

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