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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.32, 37,862.52 and 22,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.32, 37,862.52 and 22,872 is: 34,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.32 : 37,862.52 = 22,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.32/37,862.52 = 22,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.32x = 37,862.52 × 22,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.32x = 865,991,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,991,557.44/25,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,147.50

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