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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,331.84, 33,469.44 and 21,750.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,331.84, 33,469.44 and 21,750.40 is: 32,598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,331.84 : 33,469.44 = 21,750.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,331.84/33,469.44 = 21,750.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,331.84x = 33,469.44 × 21,750.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,331.84x = 727,973,707.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,973,707.78/22,331.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,598.02

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