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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,532.58, 33,637.68 and 19,580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,532.58, 33,637.68 and 19,580.94 is: 29,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,532.58 : 33,637.68 = 19,580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,532.58/33,637.68 = 19,580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,532.58x = 33,637.68 × 19,580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,532.58x = 658,657,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,657,393.82/22,532.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,231.33

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