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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,420.59, 38,083.32 and 22,675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,420.59, 38,083.32 and 22,675.23 is: 33,970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,420.59 : 38,083.32 = 22,675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,420.59/38,083.32 = 22,675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,420.59x = 38,083.32 × 22,675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,420.59x = 863,548,040.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,548,040.16/25,420.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,970.42

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