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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.20, 33,007.80 and 21,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.20, 33,007.80 and 21,227.60 is: 31,841.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.20 : 33,007.80 = 21,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.20/33,007.80 = 21,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.20x = 33,007.80 × 21,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.20x = 700,676,375.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,676,375.28/22,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,841.40

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