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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.98, 38,869.29 and 22,392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.98, 38,869.29 and 22,392.27 is: 33,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.98 : 38,869.29 = 22,392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.98/38,869.29 = 22,392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.98x = 38,869.29 × 22,392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.98x = 870,371,636.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,371,636.39/25,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,588.25

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