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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.65, 33,111.48 and 21,499.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.65, 33,111.48 and 21,499.55 is: 32,308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.65 : 33,111.48 = 21,499.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.65/33,111.48 = 21,499.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.65x = 33,111.48 × 21,499.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.65x = 711,881,673.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,881,673.65/22,033.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,308.83

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