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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,851.74, 38,744.52 and 22,506.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,851.74, 38,744.52 and 22,506.33 is: 33,730.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,851.74 : 38,744.52 = 22,506.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,851.74/38,744.52 = 22,506.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,851.74x = 38,744.52 × 22,506.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,851.74x = 871,996,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,996,952.81/25,851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,730.69

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