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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,149.20, 37,615.80 and 22,535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,149.20, 37,615.80 and 22,535.60 is: 33,706.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,149.20 : 37,615.80 = 22,535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,149.20/37,615.80 = 22,535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,149.20x = 37,615.80 × 22,535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,149.20x = 847,694,622.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,694,622.48/25,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,706.62

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