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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,213.80, 37,820.70 and 22,492.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,213.80, 37,820.70 and 22,492.20 is: 33,738.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,213.80 : 37,820.70 = 22,492.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,213.80/37,820.70 = 22,492.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,213.80x = 37,820.70 × 22,492.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,213.80x = 850,670,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,670,748.54/25,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,738.30

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