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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,428.82, 38,062.89 and 22,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,428.82, 38,062.89 and 22,754 is: 34,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,428.82 : 38,062.89 = 22,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,428.82/38,062.89 = 22,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,428.82x = 38,062.89 × 22,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,428.82x = 866,082,999.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,082,999.06/25,428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,059.11

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