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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,286.62, 37,737.65 and 22,484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,286.62, 37,737.65 and 22,484.17 is: 33,555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,286.62 : 37,737.65 = 22,484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,286.62/37,737.65 = 22,484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,286.62x = 37,737.65 × 22,484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,286.62x = 848,499,738.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,499,738.00/25,286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,555.28

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