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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,020, 37,572.92 and 22,215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,020, 37,572.92 and 22,215.16 is: 33,360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,020 : 37,572.92 = 22,215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,020/37,572.92 = 22,215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,020x = 37,572.92 × 22,215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,020x = 834,688,429.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,688,429.47/25,020
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,360.85

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