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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,278.80, 33,418.20 and 21,933.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,278.80, 33,418.20 and 21,933.20 is: 32,899.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,278.80 : 33,418.20 = 21,933.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,278.80/33,418.20 = 21,933.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,278.80x = 33,418.20 × 21,933.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,278.80x = 732,968,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,968,064.24/22,278.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,899.80

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