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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.20, 33,340.80 and 20,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.20, 33,340.80 and 20,076.80 is: 30,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.20 : 33,340.80 = 20,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.20/33,340.80 = 20,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.20x = 33,340.80 × 20,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.20x = 669,376,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,376,573.44/22,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,115.20

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