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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.80, 37,723.20 and 22,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.80, 37,723.20 and 22,427.20 is: 33,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.80 : 37,723.20 = 22,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.80/37,723.20 = 22,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.80x = 37,723.20 × 22,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.80x = 846,025,751.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,025,751.04/25,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,640.80

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