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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.20, 34,231.80 and 21,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.20, 34,231.80 and 21,525.20 is: 32,287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.20 : 34,231.80 = 21,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.20/34,231.80 = 21,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.20x = 34,231.80 × 21,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.20x = 736,846,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,846,341.36/22,821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,287.80

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