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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.78, 30,466.47 and 21,677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.78, 30,466.47 and 21,677.71 is: 29,974.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.78 : 30,466.47 = 21,677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.78/30,466.47 = 21,677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.78x = 30,466.47 × 21,677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.78x = 660,443,301.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,443,301.38/22,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,974.13

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