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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,904.72, 38,827.68 and 22,778.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,904.72, 38,827.68 and 22,778.68 is: 34,142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,904.72 : 38,827.68 = 22,778.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,904.72/38,827.68 = 22,778.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,904.72x = 38,827.68 × 22,778.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,904.72x = 884,443,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,443,297.86/25,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,142.17

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