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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878.57, 38,844.96 and 22,935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878.57, 38,844.96 and 22,935.84 is: 34,427.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878.57 : 38,844.96 = 22,935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878.57/38,844.96 = 22,935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878.57x = 38,844.96 × 22,935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878.57x = 890,941,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,941,787.37/25,878.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,427.78

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