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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,232.82, 33,387.43 and 19,739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,232.82, 33,387.43 and 19,739.62 is: 29,643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,232.82 : 33,387.43 = 19,739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,232.82/33,387.43 = 19,739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,232.82x = 33,387.43 × 19,739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,232.82x = 659,055,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,055,180.98/22,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,643.35

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