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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,499.70, 38,212.20 and 22,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,499.70, 38,212.20 and 22,867.20 is: 34,267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,499.70 : 38,212.20 = 22,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,499.70/38,212.20 = 22,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,499.70x = 38,212.20 × 22,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,499.70x = 873,806,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,806,019.84/25,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,267.31

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