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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.48, 38,446.49 and 22,878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.48, 38,446.49 and 22,878.08 is: 34,272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.48 : 38,446.49 = 22,878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.48/38,446.49 = 22,878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.48x = 38,446.49 × 22,878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.48x = 879,581,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,581,738.90/25,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,272.34

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