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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.16, 33,033.18 and 18,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.16, 33,033.18 and 18,744.68 is: 28,087.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.16 : 33,033.18 = 18,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.16/33,033.18 = 18,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.16x = 33,033.18 × 18,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.16x = 619,196,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,196,388.48/22,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,087.63

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