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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.42, 33,281.76 and 21,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.42, 33,281.76 and 21,269.52 is: 31,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.42 : 33,281.76 = 21,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.42/33,281.76 = 21,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.42x = 33,281.76 × 21,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.42x = 707,887,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,887,059.96/22,161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,942.32

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