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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.46, 37,972.08 and 22,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.46, 37,972.08 and 22,537.32 is: 33,747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.46 : 37,972.08 = 22,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.46/37,972.08 = 22,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.46x = 37,972.08 × 22,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.46x = 855,788,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,788,918.03/25,358.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,747.67

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