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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,150.40, 33,225.60 and 21,275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,150.40, 33,225.60 and 21,275.60 is: 31,913.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,150.40 : 33,225.60 = 21,275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,150.40/33,225.60 = 21,275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,150.40x = 33,225.60 × 21,275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,150.40x = 706,894,575.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,894,575.36/22,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,913.40

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