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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,360.40, 37,857.34 and 22,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,360.40, 37,857.34 and 22,250 is: 33,214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,360.40 : 37,857.34 = 22,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,360.40/37,857.34 = 22,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,360.40x = 37,857.34 × 22,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,360.40x = 842,325,815.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,325,815.00/25,360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,214.22

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