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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,237.62, 37,661.99 and 22,166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,237.62, 37,661.99 and 22,166.10 is: 33,078.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,237.62 : 37,661.99 = 22,166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,237.62/37,661.99 = 22,166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,237.62x = 37,661.99 × 22,166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,237.62x = 834,819,325.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,819,325.71/25,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,078.37

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