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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,434.84, 35,080.80 and 22,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,434.84, 35,080.80 and 22,285.56 is: 30,737.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,434.84 : 35,080.80 = 22,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,434.84/35,080.80 = 22,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,434.84x = 35,080.80 × 22,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,434.84x = 781,795,273.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,795,273.25/25,434.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,737.18

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