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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,426.61, 33,428.84 and 21,710.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,426.61, 33,428.84 and 21,710.39 is: 32,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,426.61 : 33,428.84 = 21,710.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,426.61/33,428.84 = 21,710.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,426.61x = 33,428.84 × 21,710.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,426.61x = 725,752,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,752,877.95/22,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,361.25

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