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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.40, 38,862.60 and 22,992.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.40, 38,862.60 and 22,992.40 is: 34,488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.40 : 38,862.60 = 22,992.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.40/38,862.60 = 22,992.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.40x = 38,862.60 × 22,992.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.40x = 893,544,444.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,544,444.24/25,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,488.60

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