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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,265.36, 37,936.92 and 22,517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,265.36, 37,936.92 and 22,517.84 is: 33,811.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,265.36 : 37,936.92 = 22,517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,265.36/37,936.92 = 22,517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,265.36x = 37,936.92 × 22,517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,265.36x = 854,257,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,257,494.65/25,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,811.41

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