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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,229.80, 33,344.70 and 21,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,229.80, 33,344.70 and 21,452.20 is: 32,178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,229.80 : 33,344.70 = 21,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,229.80/33,344.70 = 21,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,229.80x = 33,344.70 × 21,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,229.80x = 715,317,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,317,173.34/22,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,178.30

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