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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,412.40, 33,618.60 and 20,722.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,412.40, 33,618.60 and 20,722.80 is: 31,084.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,412.40 : 33,618.60 = 20,722.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,412.40/33,618.60 = 20,722.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,412.40x = 33,618.60 × 20,722.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,412.40x = 696,671,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,671,524.08/22,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,084.20

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