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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,357.96, 37,971.33 and 22,536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,357.96, 37,971.33 and 22,536.82 is: 33,746.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,357.96 : 37,971.33 = 22,536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,357.96/37,971.33 = 22,536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,357.96x = 37,971.33 × 22,536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,357.96x = 855,753,029.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,753,029.37/25,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,746.92

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