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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.58, 30,374.34 and 18,850.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.58, 30,374.34 and 18,850.42 is: 25,994.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.58 : 30,374.34 = 18,850.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.58/30,374.34 = 18,850.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.58x = 30,374.34 × 18,850.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.58x = 572,569,139.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,569,139.54/22,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,994.46

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