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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,122.40, 33,087.60 and 19,799.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,122.40, 33,087.60 and 19,799.20 is: 29,612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,122.40 : 33,087.60 = 19,799.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,122.40/33,087.60 = 19,799.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,122.40x = 33,087.60 × 19,799.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,122.40x = 655,108,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,108,009.92/22,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,612.88

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