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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.44, 33,099.42 and 19,812.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.44, 33,099.42 and 19,812.87 is: 29,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.44 : 33,099.42 = 19,812.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.44/33,099.42 = 19,812.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.44x = 33,099.42 × 19,812.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.44x = 655,794,542.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,794,542.68/22,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,567.67

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