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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.23, 35,265.53 and 22,752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.23, 35,265.53 and 22,752.28 is: 31,422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.23 : 35,265.53 = 22,752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.23/35,265.53 = 22,752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.23x = 35,265.53 × 22,752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.23x = 802,371,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,371,212.91/25,535.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,422.13

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