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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,420.77, 37,948.68 and 22,099.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,420.77, 37,948.68 and 22,099.27 is: 32,990.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,420.77 : 37,948.68 = 22,099.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,420.77/37,948.68 = 22,099.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,420.77x = 37,948.68 × 22,099.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,420.77x = 838,638,125.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,638,125.46/25,420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,990.27

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