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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,879.41, 34,257.75 and 22,166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,879.41, 34,257.75 and 22,166.20 is: 33,189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,879.41 : 34,257.75 = 22,166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,879.41/34,257.75 = 22,166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,879.41x = 34,257.75 × 22,166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,879.41x = 759,364,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,364,138.05/22,879.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,189.85

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