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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,739.43, 35,413.21 and 22,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,739.43, 35,413.21 and 22,701.32 is: 31,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,739.43 : 35,413.21 = 22,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,739.43/35,413.21 = 22,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,739.43x = 35,413.21 × 22,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,739.43x = 803,926,632.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,926,632.30/25,739.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,233.27

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