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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,078.17, 33,068.76 and 20,349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,078.17, 33,068.76 and 20,349.73 is: 30,479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,078.17 : 33,068.76 = 20,349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,078.17/33,068.76 = 20,349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,078.17x = 33,068.76 × 20,349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,078.17x = 672,940,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,940,302.46/22,078.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,479.89

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