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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.80, 38,233.80 and 22,436.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.80, 38,233.80 and 22,436.40 is: 33,578.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.80 : 38,233.80 = 22,436.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.80/38,233.80 = 22,436.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.80x = 38,233.80 × 22,436.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.80x = 857,828,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,828,830.32/25,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,578.72

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