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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.74, 35,801.35 and 22,176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.74, 35,801.35 and 22,176.37 is: 30,577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.74 : 35,801.35 = 22,176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.74/35,801.35 = 22,176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.74x = 35,801.35 × 22,176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.74x = 793,943,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,943,984.10/25,964.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,577.78

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