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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.40, 37,830.60 and 22,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.40, 37,830.60 and 22,498.80 is: 33,748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.40 : 37,830.60 = 22,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.40/37,830.60 = 22,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.40x = 37,830.60 × 22,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.40x = 851,143,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,143,103.28/25,220.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,748.20

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