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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,952.28, 38,833.92 and 22,482.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,952.28, 38,833.92 and 22,482.78 is: 33,642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,952.28 : 38,833.92 = 22,482.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,952.28/38,833.92 = 22,482.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,952.28x = 38,833.92 × 22,482.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,952.28x = 873,094,479.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,094,479.90/25,952.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,642.30

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