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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006.52, 32,971.38 and 18,332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006.52, 32,971.38 and 18,332.36 is: 27,466.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006.52 : 32,971.38 = 18,332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006.52/32,971.38 = 18,332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006.52x = 32,971.38 × 18,332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006.52x = 604,443,207.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,443,207.86/22,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,466.55

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