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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,827.96, 38,800.26 and 22,328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,827.96, 38,800.26 and 22,328.76 is: 33,543.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,827.96 : 38,800.26 = 22,328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,827.96/38,800.26 = 22,328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,827.96x = 38,800.26 × 22,328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,827.96x = 866,361,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,361,693.48/25,827.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,543.56

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