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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,270.95, 33,182.19 and 21,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,270.95, 33,182.19 and 21,950.19 is: 32,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,270.95 : 33,182.19 = 21,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,270.95/33,182.19 = 21,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,270.95x = 33,182.19 × 21,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,270.95x = 728,355,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,355,375.12/22,270.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,704.28

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