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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,354.80, 33,532.20 and 20,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,354.80, 33,532.20 and 20,281.20 is: 30,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,354.80 : 33,532.20 = 20,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,354.80/33,532.20 = 20,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,354.80x = 33,532.20 × 20,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,354.80x = 680,073,254.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,073,254.64/22,354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,421.80

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