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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,638.90, 38,458.35 and 22,182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,638.90, 38,458.35 and 22,182.90 is: 33,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,638.90 : 38,458.35 = 22,182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,638.90/38,458.35 = 22,182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,638.90x = 38,458.35 × 22,182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,638.90x = 853,117,732.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,117,732.22/25,638.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,274.35

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