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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,289.57, 33,237.91 and 22,089.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,289.57, 33,237.91 and 22,089.70 is: 32,939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,289.57 : 33,237.91 = 22,089.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,289.57/33,237.91 = 22,089.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,289.57x = 33,237.91 × 22,089.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,289.57x = 734,215,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,215,460.53/22,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,939.87

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