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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,635.84, 33,799.28 and 19,980.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,635.84, 33,799.28 and 19,980.96 is: 29,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,635.84 : 33,799.28 = 19,980.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,635.84/33,799.28 = 19,980.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,635.84x = 33,799.28 × 19,980.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,635.84x = 675,342,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,342,061.71/22,635.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,835.08

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