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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,882.40, 34,228.83 and 21,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,882.40, 34,228.83 and 21,482.72 is: 32,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,882.40 : 34,228.83 = 21,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,882.40/34,228.83 = 21,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,882.40x = 34,228.83 × 21,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,882.40x = 735,328,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,328,287.75/22,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,135.11

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