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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.34, 38,659.23 and 22,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.34, 38,659.23 and 22,436.34 is: 33,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.34 : 38,659.23 = 22,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.34/38,659.23 = 22,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.34x = 38,659.23 × 22,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.34x = 867,371,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,371,628.42/25,811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,604.29

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