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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,720.73, 34,028.19 and 21,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,720.73, 34,028.19 and 21,932.50 is: 32,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,720.73 : 34,028.19 = 21,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,720.73/34,028.19 = 21,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,720.73x = 34,028.19 × 21,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,720.73x = 746,323,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,323,277.18/22,720.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,847.68

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