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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,900.40, 38,850.60 and 22,012.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,900.40, 38,850.60 and 22,012.40 is: 33,018.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,900.40 : 38,850.60 = 22,012.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,900.40/38,850.60 = 22,012.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,900.40x = 38,850.60 × 22,012.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,900.40x = 855,194,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,194,947.44/25,900.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,018.60

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