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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.48, 33,760.80 and 21,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.48, 33,760.80 and 21,545.12 is: 32,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.48 : 33,760.80 = 21,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.48/33,760.80 = 21,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.48x = 33,760.80 × 21,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.48x = 727,380,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,380,487.30/22,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,099.08

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