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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,018.98, 37,571.42 and 22,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,018.98, 37,571.42 and 22,214.16 is: 33,359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,018.98 : 37,571.42 = 22,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,018.98/37,571.42 = 22,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,018.98x = 37,571.42 × 22,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,018.98x = 834,617,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,617,535.31/25,018.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,359.37

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