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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,577.63, 33,790.88 and 22,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,577.63, 33,790.88 and 22,278.92 is: 33,343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,577.63 : 33,790.88 = 22,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,577.63/33,790.88 = 22,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,577.63x = 33,790.88 × 22,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,577.63x = 752,824,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,824,143.30/22,577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.81

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