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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.30, 37,908.45 and 22,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.30, 37,908.45 and 22,429.20 is: 33,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.30 : 37,908.45 = 22,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.30/37,908.45 = 22,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.30x = 37,908.45 × 22,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.30x = 850,256,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,256,206.74/25,272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,643.80

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