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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,290.53, 33,488.01 and 21,029.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,290.53, 33,488.01 and 21,029.56 is: 31,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,290.53 : 33,488.01 = 21,029.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,290.53/33,488.01 = 21,029.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,290.53x = 33,488.01 × 21,029.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,290.53x = 704,238,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,238,031.86/22,290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,593.60

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