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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,195.64, 37,606.60 and 22,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,195.64, 37,606.60 and 22,243.16 is: 33,199.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,195.64 : 37,606.60 = 22,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,195.64/37,606.60 = 22,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,195.64x = 37,606.60 × 22,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,195.64x = 836,489,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,489,620.86/25,195.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,199.78

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