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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,897.80, 38,846.70 and 22,884.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,897.80, 38,846.70 and 22,884.60 is: 34,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,897.80 : 38,846.70 = 22,884.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,897.80/38,846.70 = 22,884.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,897.80x = 38,846.70 × 22,884.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,897.80x = 888,991,190.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,991,190.82/25,897.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,326.90

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