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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,063.08, 33,259.92 and 20,596.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,063.08, 33,259.92 and 20,596.68 is: 31,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,063.08 : 33,259.92 = 20,596.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,063.08/33,259.92 = 20,596.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,063.08x = 33,259.92 × 20,596.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,063.08x = 685,043,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,043,929.07/22,063.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,049.33

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