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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,512.36, 35,233.95 and 22,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,512.36, 35,233.95 and 22,729.40 is: 31,390.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,512.36 : 35,233.95 = 22,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,512.36/35,233.95 = 22,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,512.36x = 35,233.95 × 22,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,512.36x = 800,846,543.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,846,543.13/25,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,390.53

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