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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.86, 37,358.04 and 22,636.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.86, 37,358.04 and 22,636.31 is: 33,809.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.86 : 37,358.04 = 22,636.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.86/37,358.04 = 22,636.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.86x = 37,358.04 × 22,636.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.86x = 845,648,072.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,648,072.53/25,011.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,809.89

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