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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,012.40, 32,975.40 and 20,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,012.40, 32,975.40 and 20,457.20 is: 30,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,012.40 : 32,975.40 = 20,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,012.40/32,975.40 = 20,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,012.40x = 32,975.40 × 20,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,012.40x = 674,584,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,584,352.88/22,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,645.65

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