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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,502.41, 33,753.92 and 21,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,502.41, 33,753.92 and 21,132.50 is: 31,699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,502.41 : 33,753.92 = 21,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,502.41/33,753.92 = 21,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,502.41x = 33,753.92 × 21,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,502.41x = 713,304,439.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,304,439.97/22,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,699.03

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