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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.06, 38,498.31 and 22,316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.06, 38,498.31 and 22,316.42 is: 33,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.06 : 38,498.31 = 22,316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.06/38,498.31 = 22,316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.06x = 38,498.31 × 22,316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.06x = 859,144,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,144,455.25/25,565.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,606.20

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