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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,821.45, 35,542.80 and 22,627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,821.45, 35,542.80 and 22,627.17 is: 31,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,821.45 : 35,542.80 = 22,627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,821.45/35,542.80 = 22,627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,821.45x = 35,542.80 × 22,627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,821.45x = 804,232,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,232,977.88/25,821.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,145.93

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