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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,385.08, 37,994.78 and 22,960.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,385.08, 37,994.78 and 22,960.12 is: 34,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,385.08 : 37,994.78 = 22,960.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,385.08/37,994.78 = 22,960.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,385.08x = 37,994.78 × 22,960.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,385.08x = 872,364,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,364,708.17/25,385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,365.25

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