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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,240.62, 33,327.69 and 20,600.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,240.62, 33,327.69 and 20,600.37 is: 30,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,240.62 : 33,327.69 = 20,600.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,240.62/33,327.69 = 20,600.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,240.62x = 33,327.69 × 20,600.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,240.62x = 686,562,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,562,745.25/22,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,869.77

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