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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.56, 38,388.58 and 22,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.56, 38,388.58 and 22,244.40 is: 33,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.56 : 38,388.58 = 22,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.56/38,388.58 = 22,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.56x = 38,388.58 × 22,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.56x = 853,930,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,930,928.95/25,492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,497.26

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