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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,218.60, 33,327.90 and 20,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,218.60, 33,327.90 and 20,404.20 is: 30,606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,218.60 : 33,327.90 = 20,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,218.60/33,327.90 = 20,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,218.60x = 33,327.90 × 20,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,218.60x = 680,029,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,029,137.18/22,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,606.30

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