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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,281.60, 33,460.80 and 21,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,281.60, 33,460.80 and 21,590.40 is: 32,422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,281.60 : 33,460.80 = 21,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,281.60/33,460.80 = 21,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,281.60x = 33,460.80 × 21,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,281.60x = 722,432,056.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,432,056.32/22,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,422.81

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