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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.58, 38,177.66 and 22,826.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.58, 38,177.66 and 22,826.78 is: 34,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.58 : 38,177.66 = 22,826.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.58/38,177.66 = 22,826.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.58x = 38,177.66 × 22,826.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.58x = 871,473,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,473,045.73/25,621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,013.24

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