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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,725.99, 34,036.13 and 21,937.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,725.99, 34,036.13 and 21,937.61 is: 32,855.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,725.99 : 34,036.13 = 21,937.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,725.99/34,036.13 = 21,937.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,725.99x = 34,036.13 × 21,937.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,725.99x = 746,671,065.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,671,065.98/22,725.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,855.38

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