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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,245.80, 33,368.70 and 21,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,245.80, 33,368.70 and 21,468.20 is: 32,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,245.80 : 33,368.70 = 21,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,245.80/33,368.70 = 21,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,245.80x = 33,368.70 × 21,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,245.80x = 716,365,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,365,925.34/22,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,202.30

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