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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.40, 33,281.10 and 21,822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.40, 33,281.10 and 21,822.90 is: 32,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.40 : 33,281.10 = 21,822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.40/33,281.10 = 21,822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.40x = 33,281.10 × 21,822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.40x = 726,290,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,290,117.19/22,187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,734.35

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