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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,040.58, 32,987.07 and 18,091.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,040.58, 32,987.07 and 18,091.71 is: 27,076.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,040.58 : 32,987.07 = 18,091.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,040.58/32,987.07 = 18,091.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,040.58x = 32,987.07 × 18,091.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,040.58x = 596,792,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,792,504.19/22,040.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,076.99

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