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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.57, 33,240.89 and 22,091.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.57, 33,240.89 and 22,091.70 is: 32,942.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.57 : 33,240.89 = 22,091.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.57/33,240.89 = 22,091.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.57x = 33,240.89 × 22,091.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.57x = 734,347,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,347,769.61/22,291.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,942.85

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