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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.85, 38,663.68 and 22,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.85, 38,663.68 and 22,227.69 is: 33,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.85 : 38,663.68 = 22,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.85/38,663.68 = 22,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.85x = 38,663.68 × 22,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.85x = 859,404,237.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,404,237.73/25,901.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,179.26

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