Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.21, 34,896 and 22,618
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,275.21, 34,896 and 22,618 is: 31,227.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,275.21 : 34,896 = 22,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,275.21/34,896 = 22,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,275.21x = 34,896 × 22,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,275.21x = 789,277,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,277,728/25,275.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 31,227.35
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