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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.60, 37,727.40 and 22,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.60, 37,727.40 and 22,732.40 is: 34,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.60 : 37,727.40 = 22,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.60/37,727.40 = 22,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.60x = 37,727.40 × 22,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.60x = 857,634,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,634,347.76/25,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,098.60

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