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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,868.93, 38,830.54 and 22,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,868.93, 38,830.54 and 22,926.20 is: 34,413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,868.93 : 38,830.54 = 22,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,868.93/38,830.54 = 22,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,868.93x = 38,830.54 × 22,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,868.93x = 890,236,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,236,626.88/25,868.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,413.36

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