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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,261.60, 33,392.40 and 20,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,261.60, 33,392.40 and 20,447.20 is: 30,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,261.60 : 33,392.40 = 20,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,261.60/33,392.40 = 20,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,261.60x = 33,392.40 × 20,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,261.60x = 682,781,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,781,081.28/22,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,670.80

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