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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,678.26, 33,845.88 and 22,087.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,678.26, 33,845.88 and 22,087.77 is: 32,964.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,678.26 : 33,845.88 = 22,087.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,678.26/33,845.88 = 22,087.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,678.26x = 33,845.88 × 22,087.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,678.26x = 747,580,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,580,012.89/22,678.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,964.61

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