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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.30, 33,399.45 and 21,920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.30, 33,399.45 and 21,920.70 is: 32,881.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.30 : 33,399.45 = 21,920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.30/33,399.45 = 21,920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.30x = 33,399.45 × 21,920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.30x = 732,139,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,139,323.62/22,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,881.05

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