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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,936.84, 35,717.51 and 22,532.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,936.84, 35,717.51 and 22,532.30 is: 31,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,936.84 : 35,717.51 = 22,532.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,936.84/35,717.51 = 22,532.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,936.84x = 35,717.51 × 22,532.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,936.84x = 804,797,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,797,359.32/25,936.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,029.13

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