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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.58, 38,802.33 and 22,840.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.58, 38,802.33 and 22,840.74 is: 34,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.58 : 38,802.33 = 22,840.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.58/38,802.33 = 22,840.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.58x = 38,802.33 × 22,840.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.58x = 886,273,930.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,273,930.92/25,993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,095.88

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