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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,829.92, 35,670.30 and 22,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,829.92, 35,670.30 and 22,259.68 is: 30,739.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,829.92 : 35,670.30 = 22,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,829.92/35,670.30 = 22,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,829.92x = 35,670.30 × 22,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,829.92x = 794,009,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,009,463.50/25,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,739.91

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