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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.29, 33,033.37 and 18,744.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.29, 33,033.37 and 18,744.81 is: 28,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.29 : 33,033.37 = 18,744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.29/33,033.37 = 18,744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.29x = 33,033.37 × 18,744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.29x = 619,203,985.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,203,985.42/22,045.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,087.82

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