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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.80, 38,412.30 and 22,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.80, 38,412.30 and 22,843.40 is: 34,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.80 : 38,412.30 = 22,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.80/38,412.30 = 22,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.80x = 38,412.30 × 22,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.80x = 877,467,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,467,533.82/25,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,236.22

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