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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,004.52, 32,968.38 and 18,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,004.52, 32,968.38 and 18,330.36 is: 27,463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,004.52 : 32,968.38 = 18,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,004.52/32,968.38 = 18,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,004.52x = 32,968.38 × 18,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,004.52x = 604,322,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,322,274.02/22,004.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,463.55

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