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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.40, 38,417.10 and 22,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.40, 38,417.10 and 22,673.80 is: 34,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.40 : 38,417.10 = 22,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.40/38,417.10 = 22,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.40x = 38,417.10 × 22,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.40x = 871,061,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,061,641.98/25,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,010.70

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