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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,608.80, 34,042.52 and 21,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,608.80, 34,042.52 and 21,226.40 is: 31,961.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,608.80 : 34,042.52 = 21,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,608.80/34,042.52 = 21,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,608.80x = 34,042.52 × 21,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,608.80x = 722,600,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,600,146.53/22,608.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,961.01

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