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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,643.98, 35,371.41 and 22,281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,643.98, 35,371.41 and 22,281.03 is: 30,732.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,643.98 : 35,371.41 = 22,281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,643.98/35,371.41 = 22,281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,643.98x = 35,371.41 × 22,281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,643.98x = 788,111,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,111,447.35/25,643.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,732.81

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