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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,923, 38,917.18 and 22,052.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,923, 38,917.18 and 22,052.02 is: 33,105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,923 : 38,917.18 = 22,052.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,923/38,917.18 = 22,052.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,923x = 38,917.18 × 22,052.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,923x = 858,202,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,202,431.70/25,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,105.83

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