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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.64, 37,599.78 and 22,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.64, 37,599.78 and 22,218.68 is: 33,350.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.64 : 37,599.78 = 22,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.64/37,599.78 = 22,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.64x = 37,599.78 × 22,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.64x = 835,417,573.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,417,573.89/25,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,350.48

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