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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.40, 33,176.10 and 19,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.40, 33,176.10 and 19,858.20 is: 29,701.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.40 : 33,176.10 = 19,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.40/33,176.10 = 19,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.40x = 33,176.10 × 19,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.40x = 658,817,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,817,629.02/22,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,701.35

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