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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.02, 32,988.39 and 20,071.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.02, 32,988.39 and 20,071.18 is: 30,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.02 : 32,988.39 = 20,071.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.02/32,988.39 = 20,071.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.02x = 32,988.39 × 20,071.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.02x = 662,115,913.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,115,913.60/22,041.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,040.17

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