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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.55, 30,504.78 and 21,438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.55, 30,504.78 and 21,438.59 is: 29,556.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.55 : 30,504.78 = 21,438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.55/30,504.78 = 21,438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.55x = 30,504.78 × 21,438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.55x = 653,979,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,979,547.72/22,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,556.32

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