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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.60, 38,416.68 and 22,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.60, 38,416.68 and 22,858.20 is: 34,242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.60 : 38,416.68 = 22,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.60/38,416.68 = 22,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.60x = 38,416.68 × 22,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.60x = 878,136,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,136,154.78/25,644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,242.54

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