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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,070.52, 32,897.88 and 20,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,070.52, 32,897.88 and 20,299.05 is: 30,257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,070.52 : 32,897.88 = 20,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,070.52/32,897.88 = 20,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,070.52x = 32,897.88 × 20,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,070.52x = 667,795,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,795,711.01/22,070.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,257.36

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