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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,238.12, 37,662.74 and 22,166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,238.12, 37,662.74 and 22,166.60 is: 33,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,238.12 : 37,662.74 = 22,166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,238.12/37,662.74 = 22,166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,238.12x = 37,662.74 × 22,166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,238.12x = 834,854,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,854,892.48/25,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,079.12

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