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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,233.20, 33,414.60 and 21,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,233.20, 33,414.60 and 21,844.40 is: 32,830.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,233.20 : 33,414.60 = 21,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,233.20/33,414.60 = 21,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,233.20x = 33,414.60 × 21,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,233.20x = 729,921,888.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,921,888.24/22,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,830.27

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