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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.60, 33,407.40 and 19,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.60, 33,407.40 and 19,420.40 is: 29,130.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.60 : 33,407.40 = 19,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.60/33,407.40 = 19,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.60x = 33,407.40 × 19,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.60x = 648,785,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,785,070.96/22,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,130.60

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