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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.70, 33,489.45 and 21,872.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.70, 33,489.45 and 21,872.70 is: 32,761.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.70 : 33,489.45 = 21,872.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.70/33,489.45 = 21,872.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.70x = 33,489.45 × 21,872.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.70x = 732,504,693.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,504,693.02/22,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,761.51

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