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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,313.88, 37,937.61 and 22,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,313.88, 37,937.61 and 22,011.24 is: 32,987.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,313.88 : 37,937.61 = 22,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,313.88/37,937.61 = 22,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,313.88x = 37,937.61 × 22,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,313.88x = 835,053,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,053,838.74/25,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,987.98

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