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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029.58, 37,587.24 and 22,224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029.58, 37,587.24 and 22,224.72 is: 33,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029.58 : 37,587.24 = 22,224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029.58/37,587.24 = 22,224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029.58x = 37,587.24 × 22,224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029.58x = 835,365,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,365,884.57/25,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,375.15

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