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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.84, 34,999.98 and 22,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.84, 34,999.98 and 22,875.32 is: 31,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.84 : 34,999.98 = 22,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.84/34,999.98 = 22,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.84x = 34,999.98 × 22,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.84x = 800,635,742.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,635,742.49/25,414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,502.69

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