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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.72, 35,707.82 and 22,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.72, 35,707.82 and 22,310.60 is: 30,771.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.72 : 35,707.82 = 22,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.72/35,707.82 = 22,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.72x = 35,707.82 × 22,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.72x = 796,662,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,662,888.89/25,889.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,771.40

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