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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,278.52, 33,391.86 and 22,032.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,278.52, 33,391.86 and 22,032.28 is: 33,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,278.52 : 33,391.86 = 22,032.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,278.52/33,391.86 = 22,032.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,278.52x = 33,391.86 × 22,032.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,278.52x = 735,698,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,698,809.24/22,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,022.79

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