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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,147.54, 33,236.87 and 20,030.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,147.54, 33,236.87 and 20,030.08 is: 30,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,147.54 : 33,236.87 = 20,030.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,147.54/33,236.87 = 20,030.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,147.54x = 33,236.87 × 20,030.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,147.54x = 665,737,091.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,737,091.48/22,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,059.19

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