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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,288.57, 33,236.42 and 22,088.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,288.57, 33,236.42 and 22,088.70 is: 32,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,288.57 : 33,236.42 = 22,088.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,288.57/33,236.42 = 22,088.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,288.57x = 33,236.42 × 22,088.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,288.57x = 734,149,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,149,200.01/22,288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,938.38

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