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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,042.61, 34,539.94 and 22,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,042.61, 34,539.94 and 22,046.42 is: 30,407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,042.61 : 34,539.94 = 22,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,042.61/34,539.94 = 22,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,042.61x = 34,539.94 × 22,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,042.61x = 761,482,024.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,482,024.01/25,042.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,407.45

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