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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,989.74, 38,796.60 and 22,836.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,989.74, 38,796.60 and 22,836.90 is: 34,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,989.74 : 38,796.60 = 22,836.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,989.74/38,796.60 = 22,836.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,989.74x = 38,796.60 × 22,836.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,989.74x = 885,994,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,994,074.54/25,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,090.15

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