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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.31, 35,734.62 and 22,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.31, 35,734.62 and 22,544.73 is: 31,046.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.31 : 35,734.62 = 22,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.31/35,734.62 = 22,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.31x = 35,734.62 × 22,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.31x = 805,627,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,627,359.55/25,949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,046.20

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