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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,374.30, 33,561.45 and 21,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,374.30, 33,561.45 and 21,990.30 is: 32,985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,374.30 : 33,561.45 = 21,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,374.30/33,561.45 = 21,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,374.30x = 33,561.45 × 21,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,374.30x = 738,026,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,026,353.94/22,374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,985.45

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