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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.16, 35,760.56 and 22,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.16, 35,760.56 and 22,563.60 is: 31,072.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.16 : 35,760.56 = 22,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.16/35,760.56 = 22,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.16x = 35,760.56 × 22,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.16x = 806,886,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,886,971.62/25,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,072.17

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