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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.80, 33,008.70 and 21,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.80, 33,008.70 and 21,811.40 is: 32,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.80 : 33,008.70 = 21,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.80/33,008.70 = 21,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.80x = 33,008.70 × 21,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.80x = 719,965,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,965,959.18/22,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,717.10

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