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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,416.56, 38,042.04 and 22,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,416.56, 38,042.04 and 22,991.60 is: 34,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,416.56 : 38,042.04 = 22,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,416.56/38,042.04 = 22,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,416.56x = 38,042.04 × 22,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,416.56x = 874,647,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,647,366.86/25,416.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,412.50

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