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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,468.51, 33,531.89 and 19,977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,468.51, 33,531.89 and 19,977.45 is: 29,814.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,468.51 : 33,531.89 = 19,977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,468.51/33,531.89 = 19,977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,468.51x = 33,531.89 × 19,977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,468.51x = 669,881,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,881,815.52/22,468.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,814.26

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