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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.10, 38,662.56 and 22,226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.10, 38,662.56 and 22,226.94 is: 33,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.10 : 38,662.56 = 22,226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.10/38,662.56 = 22,226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.10x = 38,662.56 × 22,226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.10x = 859,350,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,350,401.37/25,901.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.14

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