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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.84, 35,751 and 22,540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.84, 35,751 and 22,540.96 is: 31,080.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.84 : 35,751 = 22,540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.84/35,751 = 22,540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.84x = 35,751 × 22,540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.84x = 805,861,860.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,861,860.96/25,927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,080.95

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