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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,379.36, 37,989.08 and 22,704.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,379.36, 37,989.08 and 22,704.73 is: 33,985.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,379.36 : 37,989.08 = 22,704.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,379.36/37,989.08 = 22,704.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,379.36x = 37,989.08 × 22,704.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,379.36x = 862,531,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,531,595.85/25,379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,985.55

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