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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.64, 38,244.96 and 22,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.64, 38,244.96 and 22,228.56 is: 33,225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.64 : 38,244.96 = 22,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.64/38,244.96 = 22,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.64x = 38,244.96 × 22,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.64x = 850,130,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,130,388.06/25,586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,225.56

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