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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.74, 38,799.58 and 22,838.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.74, 38,799.58 and 22,838.90 is: 34,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.74 : 38,799.58 = 22,838.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.74/38,799.58 = 22,838.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.74x = 38,799.58 × 22,838.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.74x = 886,139,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,139,727.66/25,991.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,093.13

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