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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.40, 38,425.66 and 22,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.40, 38,425.66 and 22,253.84 is: 33,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.40 : 38,425.66 = 22,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.40/38,425.66 = 22,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.40x = 38,425.66 × 22,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.40x = 855,118,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,118,385.87/25,741.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,219.58

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