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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.56, 38,030.04 and 22,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.56, 38,030.04 and 22,983.60 is: 34,400.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.56 : 38,030.04 = 22,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.56/38,030.04 = 22,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.56x = 38,030.04 × 22,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.56x = 874,067,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,067,227.34/25,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,400.50

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