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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,049.07, 33,238.82 and 20,582.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,049.07, 33,238.82 and 20,582.65 is: 31,028.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,049.07 : 33,238.82 = 20,582.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,049.07/33,238.82 = 20,582.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,049.07x = 33,238.82 × 20,582.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,049.07x = 684,142,998.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,142,998.47/22,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,028.20

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