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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,225.20, 33,337.80 and 20,074.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,225.20, 33,337.80 and 20,074.80 is: 30,112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,225.20 : 33,337.80 = 20,074.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,225.20/33,337.80 = 20,074.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,225.20x = 33,337.80 × 20,074.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,225.20x = 669,249,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,249,667.44/22,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,112.20

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