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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.86, 38,176.59 and 22,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,620.86, 38,176.59 and 22,826.05 is: 34,012.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,620.86 : 38,176.59 = 22,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,620.86/38,176.59 = 22,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,620.86x = 38,176.59 × 22,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,620.86x = 871,420,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,420,752.17/25,620.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,012.16

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