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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.96, 35,344.62 and 22,788.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.96, 35,344.62 and 22,788.84 is: 31,426.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.96 : 35,344.62 = 22,788.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.96/35,344.62 = 22,788.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.96x = 35,344.62 × 22,788.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.96x = 805,462,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,462,890.04/25,629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,426.62

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