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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.40, 38,847.60 and 22,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.40, 38,847.60 and 22,982.40 is: 34,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.40 : 38,847.60 = 22,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.40/38,847.60 = 22,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.40x = 38,847.60 × 22,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.40x = 892,811,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,811,082.24/25,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,473.60

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