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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,649.28, 33,740.40 and 21,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,649.28, 33,740.40 and 21,961.44 is: 32,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,649.28 : 33,740.40 = 21,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,649.28/33,740.40 = 21,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,649.28x = 33,740.40 × 21,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,649.28x = 740,987,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,987,770.18/22,649.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,715.73

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