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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,824.22, 35,638.59 and 20,225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,824.22, 35,638.59 and 20,225.50 is: 27,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,824.22 : 35,638.59 = 20,225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,824.22/35,638.59 = 20,225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,824.22x = 35,638.59 × 20,225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,824.22x = 720,808,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,808,302.05/25,824.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,912.10

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