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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.96, 38,176.73 and 22,826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,620.96, 38,176.73 and 22,826.15 is: 34,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,620.96 : 38,176.73 = 22,826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,620.96/38,176.73 = 22,826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,620.96x = 38,176.73 × 22,826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,620.96x = 871,427,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,427,651.36/25,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,012.30

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