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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.40, 33,008.10 and 20,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.40, 33,008.10 and 20,738.20 is: 31,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.40 : 33,008.10 = 20,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.40/33,008.10 = 20,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.40x = 33,008.10 × 20,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.40x = 684,528,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,528,579.42/22,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,107.30

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