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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,033.74, 34,362.50 and 22,137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,033.74, 34,362.50 and 22,137.65 is: 30,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,033.74 : 34,362.50 = 22,137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,033.74/34,362.50 = 22,137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,033.74x = 34,362.50 × 22,137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,033.74x = 760,704,998.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,704,998.13/25,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,387.19

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