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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.03, 33,214.57 and 18,231.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.03, 33,214.57 and 18,231.79 is: 27,473.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.03 : 33,214.57 = 18,231.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.03/33,214.57 = 18,231.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.03x = 33,214.57 × 18,231.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.03x = 605,561,110.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,561,110.76/22,042.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,473.02

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