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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,601.46, 35,262.15 and 22,244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,601.46, 35,262.15 and 22,244.34 is: 30,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,601.46 : 35,262.15 = 22,244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,601.46/35,262.15 = 22,244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,601.46x = 35,262.15 × 22,244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,601.46x = 784,383,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,383,253.73/25,601.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,638.22

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