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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,571.60, 38,307.18 and 22,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,571.60, 38,307.18 and 22,785.20 is: 34,133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,571.60 : 38,307.18 = 22,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,571.60/38,307.18 = 22,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,571.60x = 38,307.18 × 22,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,571.60x = 872,836,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,836,757.74/25,571.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,133.05

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