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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.18, 33,799.39 and 21,847.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.18, 33,799.39 and 21,847.01 is: 32,641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.18 : 33,799.39 = 21,847.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.18/33,799.39 = 21,847.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.18x = 33,799.39 × 21,847.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.18x = 738,415,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,415,387.71/22,622.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,641.22

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