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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.40, 33,098.70 and 21,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.40, 33,098.70 and 21,207.20 is: 31,857.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.40 : 33,098.70 = 21,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.40/33,098.70 = 21,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.40x = 33,098.70 × 21,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.40x = 701,930,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,930,750.64/22,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,857.58

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