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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,161.62, 33,112.64 and 21,386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,161.62, 33,112.64 and 21,386.45 is: 31,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,161.62 : 33,112.64 = 21,386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,161.62/33,112.64 = 21,386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,161.62x = 33,112.64 × 21,386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,161.62x = 708,161,819.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,161,819.73/22,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,954.42

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