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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,906.20, 38,801.70 and 22,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,906.20, 38,801.70 and 22,450.20 is: 33,625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,906.20 : 38,801.70 = 22,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,906.20/38,801.70 = 22,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,906.20x = 38,801.70 × 22,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,906.20x = 871,105,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,105,925.34/25,906.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,625.38

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