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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,125.42, 30,562.92 and 20,550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,125.42, 30,562.92 and 20,550.78 is: 28,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,125.42 : 30,562.92 = 20,550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,125.42/30,562.92 = 20,550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,125.42x = 30,562.92 × 20,550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,125.42x = 628,091,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,091,845.08/22,125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,387.79

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