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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,027.72, 33,098.88 and 20,587.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,027.72, 33,098.88 and 20,587.94 is: 30,935.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,027.72 : 33,098.88 = 20,587.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,027.72/33,098.88 = 20,587.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,027.72x = 33,098.88 × 20,587.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,027.72x = 681,437,755.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,437,755.51/22,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,935.46

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