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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.46, 37,973.58 and 22,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.46, 37,973.58 and 22,538.32 is: 33,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.46 : 37,973.58 = 22,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.46/37,973.58 = 22,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.46x = 37,973.58 × 22,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.46x = 855,860,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,860,697.59/25,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,749.17

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