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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,380.31, 37,987.66 and 22,955.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,380.31, 37,987.66 and 22,955.35 is: 34,358.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,380.31 : 37,987.66 = 22,955.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,380.31/37,987.66 = 22,955.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,380.31x = 37,987.66 × 22,955.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,380.31x = 872,020,030.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,020,030.98/25,380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,358.13

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