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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.99, 33,761.26 and 21,541.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.99, 33,761.26 and 21,541.58 is: 32,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.99 : 33,761.26 = 21,541.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.99/33,761.26 = 21,541.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.99x = 33,761.26 × 21,541.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.99x = 727,270,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,270,746.74/22,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,349.04

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