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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,648.80, 33,908.40 and 20,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,648.80, 33,908.40 and 20,056.80 is: 30,027.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,648.80 : 33,908.40 = 20,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,648.80/33,908.40 = 20,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,648.80x = 33,908.40 × 20,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,648.80x = 680,093,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,093,997.12/22,648.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,027.82

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