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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.55, 35,195.97 and 22,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.55, 35,195.97 and 22,650.24 is: 31,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.55 : 35,195.97 = 22,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.55/35,195.97 = 22,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.55x = 35,195.97 × 22,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.55x = 797,197,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,197,252.47/25,518.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,239.91

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