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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,134.66, 37,878.51 and 22,638.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,134.66, 37,878.51 and 22,638.97 is: 34,117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,134.66 : 37,878.51 = 22,638.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,134.66/37,878.51 = 22,638.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,134.66x = 37,878.51 × 22,638.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,134.66x = 857,530,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,530,451.53/25,134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,117.45

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