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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,778.53, 35,471.28 and 25,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,778.53, 35,471.28 and 25,008.22 is: 34,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,778.53 : 35,471.28 = 25,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,778.53/35,471.28 = 25,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,778.53x = 35,471.28 × 25,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,778.53x = 887,073,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,073,573.92/25,778.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,411.33

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