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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.80, 33,419.70 and 19,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.80, 33,419.70 and 19,860.60 is: 29,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.80 : 33,419.70 = 19,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.80/33,419.70 = 19,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.80x = 33,419.70 × 19,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.80x = 663,735,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,735,293.82/22,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,790.90

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