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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.60, 33,335.40 and 20,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.60, 33,335.40 and 20,409.20 is: 30,613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.60 : 33,335.40 = 20,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.60/33,335.40 = 20,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.60x = 33,335.40 × 20,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.60x = 680,348,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,348,845.68/22,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,613.80

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