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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.15, 32,979.63 and 20,065.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.15, 32,979.63 and 20,065.33 is: 30,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.15 : 32,979.63 = 20,065.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.15/32,979.63 = 20,065.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.15x = 32,979.63 × 20,065.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.15x = 661,747,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,747,159.23/22,035.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,031.43

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