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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,347.40, 37,983.58 and 22,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,347.40, 37,983.58 and 22,579.40 is: 33,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,347.40 : 37,983.58 = 22,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,347.40/37,983.58 = 22,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,347.40x = 37,983.58 × 22,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,347.40x = 857,646,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,646,446.25/25,347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,835.68

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