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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,631.98, 33,708.87 and 21,446.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,631.98, 33,708.87 and 21,446.38 is: 31,943.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,631.98 : 33,708.87 = 21,446.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,631.98/33,708.87 = 21,446.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,631.98x = 33,708.87 × 21,446.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,631.98x = 722,933,235.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,933,235.39/22,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,943.00

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