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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,228.48, 34,738.08 and 22,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,228.48, 34,738.08 and 22,354.72 is: 30,781.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,228.48 : 34,738.08 = 22,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,228.48/34,738.08 = 22,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,228.48x = 34,738.08 × 22,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,228.48x = 776,560,051.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,560,051.74/25,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,781.09

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