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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,568.58, 33,827.65 and 19,942.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,568.58, 33,827.65 and 19,942.35 is: 29,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,568.58 : 33,827.65 = 19,942.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,568.58/33,827.65 = 19,942.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,568.58x = 33,827.65 × 19,942.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,568.58x = 674,602,835.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,602,835.98/22,568.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,891.25

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