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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761.94, 38,529.33 and 22,426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761.94, 38,529.33 and 22,426.54 is: 33,540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761.94 : 38,529.33 = 22,426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761.94/38,529.33 = 22,426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761.94x = 38,529.33 × 22,426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761.94x = 864,079,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,079,560.42/25,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,540.94

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