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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.20, 33,436.80 and 19,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.20, 33,436.80 and 19,828.80 is: 29,743.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.20 : 33,436.80 = 19,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.20/33,436.80 = 19,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.20x = 33,436.80 × 19,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.20x = 663,011,619.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,011,619.84/22,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,743.20

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