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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,826.96, 38,798.76 and 22,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,826.96, 38,798.76 and 22,327.76 is: 33,542.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,826.96 : 38,798.76 = 22,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,826.96/38,798.76 = 22,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,826.96x = 38,798.76 × 22,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,826.96x = 866,289,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,289,401.58/25,826.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,542.06

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