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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,622.95, 35,346.22 and 20,848.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,622.95, 35,346.22 and 20,848.23 is: 28,759.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,622.95 : 35,346.22 = 20,848.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,622.95/35,346.22 = 20,848.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,622.95x = 35,346.22 × 20,848.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,622.95x = 736,906,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,906,124.19/25,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,759.61

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