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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,379.40, 38,031.58 and 22,611.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,379.40, 38,031.58 and 22,611.40 is: 33,883.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,379.40 : 38,031.58 = 22,611.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,379.40/38,031.58 = 22,611.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,379.40x = 38,031.58 × 22,611.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,379.40x = 859,947,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,947,268.01/25,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,883.67

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