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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,889.66, 38,645.48 and 22,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,889.66, 38,645.48 and 22,215.50 is: 33,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,889.66 : 38,645.48 = 22,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,889.66/38,645.48 = 22,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,889.66x = 38,645.48 × 22,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,889.66x = 858,528,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,528,356.64/25,889.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,161.06

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