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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,423.34, 38,087.49 and 22,677.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,423.34, 38,087.49 and 22,677.98 is: 33,974.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,423.34 : 38,087.49 = 22,677.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,423.34/38,087.49 = 22,677.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,423.34x = 38,087.49 × 22,677.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,423.34x = 863,747,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,747,336.47/25,423.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,974.58

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