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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,217.80, 33,326.70 and 21,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,217.80, 33,326.70 and 21,440.20 is: 32,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,217.80 : 33,326.70 = 21,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,217.80/33,326.70 = 21,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,217.80x = 33,326.70 × 21,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,217.80x = 714,531,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,531,113.34/22,217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,160.30

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