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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.46, 33,655.77 and 21,519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.46, 33,655.77 and 21,519.18 is: 32,215.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.46 : 33,655.77 = 21,519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.46/33,655.77 = 21,519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.46x = 33,655.77 × 21,519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.46x = 724,244,572.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,244,572.67/22,481.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,215.19

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