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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,005.20, 33,007.80 and 18,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,005.20, 33,007.80 and 18,360.20 is: 27,540.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,005.20 : 33,007.80 = 18,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,005.20/33,007.80 = 18,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,005.20x = 33,007.80 × 18,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,005.20x = 606,029,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,029,809.56/22,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,540.30

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