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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.62, 37,739.15 and 22,485.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.62, 37,739.15 and 22,485.17 is: 33,556.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.62 : 37,739.15 = 22,485.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.62/37,739.15 = 22,485.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.62x = 37,739.15 × 22,485.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.62x = 848,571,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,571,090.98/25,287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,556.78

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