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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,234.60, 33,351.90 and 20,420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,234.60, 33,351.90 and 20,420.20 is: 30,630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,234.60 : 33,351.90 = 20,420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,234.60/33,351.90 = 20,420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,234.60x = 33,351.90 × 20,420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,234.60x = 681,052,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,052,468.38/22,234.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,630.30

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