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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.46, 38,009.58 and 22,562.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.46, 38,009.58 and 22,562.50 is: 33,785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.46 : 38,009.58 = 22,562.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.46/38,009.58 = 22,562.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.46x = 38,009.58 × 22,562.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.46x = 857,591,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,591,148.75/25,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,785.43

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