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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.40, 38,438.10 and 22,169.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.40, 38,438.10 and 22,169.40 is: 33,254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.40 : 38,438.10 = 22,169.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.40/38,438.10 = 22,169.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.40x = 38,438.10 × 22,169.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.40x = 852,149,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,149,614.14/25,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,254.10

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