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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.92, 34,973.43 and 22,678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.92, 34,973.43 and 22,678.71 is: 31,305.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.92 : 34,973.43 = 22,678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.92/34,973.43 = 22,678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.92x = 34,973.43 × 22,678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.92x = 793,152,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,152,322.78/25,335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,305.45

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