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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,075.87, 33,127.77 and 20,000.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,075.87, 33,127.77 and 20,000.06 is: 30,012.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,075.87 : 33,127.77 = 20,000.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,075.87/33,127.77 = 20,000.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,075.87x = 33,127.77 × 20,000.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,075.87x = 662,557,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,557,387.67/22,075.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,012.74

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