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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.02, 38,623.71 and 22,200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.02, 38,623.71 and 22,200.86 is: 33,139.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.02 : 38,623.71 = 22,200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.02/38,623.71 = 22,200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.02x = 38,623.71 × 22,200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.02x = 857,479,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,479,587.13/25,875.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,139.28

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