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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,040.49, 34,371.74 and 22,144.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,040.49, 34,371.74 and 22,144.42 is: 30,396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,040.49 : 34,371.74 = 22,144.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,040.49/34,371.74 = 22,144.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,040.49x = 34,371.74 × 22,144.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,040.49x = 761,142,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,142,246.69/25,040.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,396.46

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