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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,037.58, 32,982.57 and 18,088.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,037.58, 32,982.57 and 18,088.71 is: 27,072.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,037.58 : 32,982.57 = 18,088.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,037.58/32,982.57 = 18,088.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,037.58x = 32,982.57 × 18,088.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,037.58x = 596,612,143.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,612,143.78/22,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,072.49

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