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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,011.60, 33,019.80 and 21,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,011.60, 33,019.80 and 21,320.40 is: 31,982.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,011.60 : 33,019.80 = 21,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,011.60/33,019.80 = 21,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,011.60x = 33,019.80 × 21,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,011.60x = 703,995,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,995,343.92/22,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,982.92

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