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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,289.23, 37,741.52 and 22,486.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,289.23, 37,741.52 and 22,486.76 is: 33,559.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,289.23 : 37,741.52 = 22,486.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,289.23/37,741.52 = 22,486.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,289.23x = 37,741.52 × 22,486.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,289.23x = 848,684,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,684,369.78/25,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,559.13

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