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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,931.14, 35,709.60 and 22,526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,931.14, 35,709.60 and 22,526.59 is: 31,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,931.14 : 35,709.60 = 22,526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,931.14/35,709.60 = 22,526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,931.14x = 35,709.60 × 22,526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,931.14x = 804,415,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,415,518.26/25,931.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,021.22

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