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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.10, 37,878.98 and 22,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.10, 37,878.98 and 22,008.60 is: 32,965.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.10 : 37,878.98 = 22,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.10/37,878.98 = 22,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.10x = 37,878.98 × 22,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.10x = 833,663,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,663,209.19/25,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,965.32

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