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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.43, 38,831.29 and 22,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.43, 38,831.29 and 22,926.70 is: 34,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.43 : 38,831.29 = 22,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.43/38,831.29 = 22,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.43x = 38,831.29 × 22,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.43x = 890,273,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,273,336.44/25,869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,414.11

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