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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,358.80, 33,538.20 and 22,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,358.80, 33,538.20 and 22,013.20 is: 33,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,358.80 : 33,538.20 = 22,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,358.80/33,538.20 = 22,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,358.80x = 33,538.20 × 22,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,358.80x = 738,283,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,283,104.24/22,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,019.80

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