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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,045.63, 30,444.42 and 18,840.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,045.63, 30,444.42 and 18,840.01 is: 26,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,045.63 : 30,444.42 = 18,840.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,045.63/30,444.42 = 18,840.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,045.63x = 30,444.42 × 18,840.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,045.63x = 573,573,177.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,573,177.24/22,045.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,017.55

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