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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,851.74, 38,744.51 and 22,506.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,851.74, 38,744.51 and 22,506.35 is: 33,730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,851.74 : 38,744.51 = 22,506.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,851.74/38,744.51 = 22,506.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,851.74x = 38,744.51 × 22,506.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,851.74x = 871,997,196.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,997,196.38/25,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,730.70

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