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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,414.56, 38,039.04 and 22,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,414.56, 38,039.04 and 22,989.60 is: 34,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,414.56 : 38,039.04 = 22,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,414.56/38,039.04 = 22,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,414.56x = 38,039.04 × 22,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,414.56x = 874,502,313.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,502,313.98/25,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,409.50

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