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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.80, 33,128.10 and 19,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.80, 33,128.10 and 19,655.40 is: 29,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.80 : 33,128.10 = 19,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.80/33,128.10 = 19,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.80x = 33,128.10 × 19,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.80x = 651,146,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,146,056.74/22,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,439.91

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