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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,241.45, 33,138.28 and 21,920.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,241.45, 33,138.28 and 21,920.69 is: 32,660.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,241.45 : 33,138.28 = 21,920.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,241.45/33,138.28 = 21,920.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,241.45x = 33,138.28 × 21,920.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,241.45x = 726,413,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,413,963.01/22,241.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,660.37

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