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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.60, 32,995.80 and 19,678.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.60, 32,995.80 and 19,678.80 is: 29,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.60 : 32,995.80 = 19,678.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.60/32,995.80 = 19,678.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.60x = 32,995.80 × 19,678.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.60x = 649,317,749.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,317,749.04/22,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,498.89

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