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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.89, 33,110.64 and 21,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.89, 33,110.64 and 21,658.23 is: 32,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.89 : 33,110.64 = 21,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.89/33,110.64 = 21,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.89x = 33,110.64 × 21,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.89x = 717,117,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,117,856.57/22,051.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,519.56

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