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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,050.64, 33,043.56 and 17,381.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,050.64, 33,043.56 and 17,381.80 is: 26,047.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,050.64 : 33,043.56 = 17,381.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,050.64/33,043.56 = 17,381.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,050.64x = 33,043.56 × 17,381.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,050.64x = 574,356,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,356,551.21/22,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,047.16

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