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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.40, 37,855.85 and 22,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.40, 37,855.85 and 22,249 is: 33,212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.40 : 37,855.85 = 22,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.40/37,855.85 = 22,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.40x = 37,855.85 × 22,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.40x = 842,254,806.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,254,806.65/25,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,212.73

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