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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.38, 34,499.79 and 22,701.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.38, 34,499.79 and 22,701.42 is: 31,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.38 : 34,499.79 = 22,701.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.38/34,499.79 = 22,701.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.38x = 34,499.79 × 22,701.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.38x = 783,194,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,194,222.70/25,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,248.55

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