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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.89, 35,036.82 and 22,724.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.89, 35,036.82 and 22,724.69 is: 31,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.89 : 35,036.82 = 22,724.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.89/35,036.82 = 22,724.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.89x = 35,036.82 × 22,724.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.89x = 796,200,697.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,200,697.90/25,381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,368.85

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