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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,187.92, 37,561.79 and 22,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,187.92, 37,561.79 and 22,082.32 is: 32,930.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,187.92 : 37,561.79 = 22,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,187.92/37,561.79 = 22,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,187.92x = 37,561.79 × 22,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,187.92x = 829,451,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,451,466.55/25,187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,930.53

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