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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.60, 33,416.40 and 20,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.60, 33,416.40 and 20,981.60 is: 31,472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.60 : 33,416.40 = 20,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.60/33,416.40 = 20,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.60x = 33,416.40 × 20,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.60x = 701,129,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,129,538.24/22,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,472.40

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