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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.96, 33,241 and 19,826.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.96, 33,241 and 19,826.08 is: 29,713.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.96 : 33,241 = 19,826.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.96/33,241 = 19,826.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.96x = 33,241 × 19,826.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.96x = 659,038,725.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,038,725.28/22,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,713.25

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