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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,931.32, 35,709.94 and 22,526.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,931.32, 35,709.94 and 22,526.79 is: 31,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,931.32 : 35,709.94 = 22,526.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,931.32/35,709.94 = 22,526.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,931.32x = 35,709.94 × 22,526.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,931.32x = 804,430,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,430,287.69/25,931.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,021.57

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