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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.28, 37,585.40 and 22,223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.28, 37,585.40 and 22,223.48 is: 33,373.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.28 : 37,585.40 = 22,223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.28/37,585.40 = 22,223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.28x = 37,585.40 × 22,223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.28x = 835,278,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,278,385.19/25,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,373.38

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