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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,396.80, 38,008.80 and 22,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,396.80, 38,008.80 and 22,286.40 is: 33,353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,396.80 : 38,008.80 = 22,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,396.80/38,008.80 = 22,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,396.80x = 38,008.80 × 22,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,396.80x = 847,079,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,079,320.32/25,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,353.78

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