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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,277.58, 34,862.49 and 22,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,277.58, 34,862.49 and 22,246.14 is: 30,681.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,277.58 : 34,862.49 = 22,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,277.58/34,862.49 = 22,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,277.58x = 34,862.49 × 22,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,277.58x = 775,555,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,555,833.29/25,277.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,681.57

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