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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,272.40, 33,408.60 and 22,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,272.40, 33,408.60 and 22,118.80 is: 33,178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,272.40 : 33,408.60 = 22,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,272.40/33,408.60 = 22,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,272.40x = 33,408.60 × 22,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,272.40x = 738,958,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,958,141.68/22,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,178.20

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