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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,617.56, 33,979.35 and 21,339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,617.56, 33,979.35 and 21,339.46 is: 32,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,617.56 : 33,979.35 = 21,339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,617.56/33,979.35 = 21,339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,617.56x = 33,979.35 × 21,339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,617.56x = 725,100,980.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,100,980.15/22,617.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,059.20

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