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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,271.79, 33,211.14 and 22,071.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,271.79, 33,211.14 and 22,071.81 is: 32,912.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,271.79 : 33,211.14 = 22,071.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,271.79/33,211.14 = 22,071.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,271.79x = 33,211.14 × 22,071.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,271.79x = 733,029,971.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,029,971.96/22,271.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,912.93

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