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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,645.96, 33,739.37 and 21,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,645.96, 33,739.37 and 21,530.62 is: 32,077.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,645.96 : 33,739.37 = 21,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,645.96/33,739.37 = 21,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,645.96x = 33,739.37 × 21,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,645.96x = 726,429,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,429,554.51/22,645.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,077.67

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