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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,812.96, 38,661.48 and 22,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,812.96, 38,661.48 and 22,437.84 is: 33,606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,812.96 : 38,661.48 = 22,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,812.96/38,661.48 = 22,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,812.96x = 38,661.48 × 22,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,812.96x = 867,480,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,480,102.40/25,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,606.38

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