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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.15, 38,830.87 and 22,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.15, 38,830.87 and 22,926.42 is: 34,413.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.15 : 38,830.87 = 22,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.15/38,830.87 = 22,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.15x = 38,830.87 × 22,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.15x = 890,252,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,252,680.19/25,869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,413.68

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