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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,640.70, 38,533.95 and 22,433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,640.70, 38,533.95 and 22,433.10 is: 33,713.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,640.70 : 38,533.95 = 22,433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,640.70/38,533.95 = 22,433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,640.70x = 38,533.95 × 22,433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,640.70x = 864,435,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,435,953.75/25,640.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,713.43

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