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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.28, 33,214.95 and 18,232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.28, 33,214.95 and 18,232.04 is: 27,473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.28 : 33,214.95 = 18,232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.28/33,214.95 = 18,232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.28x = 33,214.95 × 18,232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.28x = 605,576,297.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,576,297.00/22,042.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,473.40

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