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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.80, 33,033.60 and 19,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.80, 33,033.60 and 19,412.40 is: 29,099.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.80 : 33,033.60 = 19,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.80/33,033.60 = 19,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.80x = 33,033.60 × 19,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.80x = 641,261,456.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,261,456.64/22,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,099.57

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