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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,276.20, 37,987.20 and 22,068.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,276.20, 37,987.20 and 22,068.60 is: 33,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,276.20 : 37,987.20 = 22,068.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,276.20/37,987.20 = 22,068.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,276.20x = 37,987.20 × 22,068.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,276.20x = 838,324,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,324,321.92/25,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,166.55

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