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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,282.80, 33,424.20 and 21,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,282.80, 33,424.20 and 21,937.20 is: 32,905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,282.80 : 33,424.20 = 21,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,282.80/33,424.20 = 21,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,282.80x = 33,424.20 × 21,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,282.80x = 733,233,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,233,360.24/22,282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,905.80

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