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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,179.62, 37,732.65 and 22,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,179.62, 37,732.65 and 22,411.85 is: 33,585.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,179.62 : 37,732.65 = 22,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,179.62/37,732.65 = 22,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,179.62x = 37,732.65 × 22,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,179.62x = 845,658,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,658,303.24/25,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,585.04

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