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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.52, 33,044.76 and 18,381.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.52, 33,044.76 and 18,381.36 is: 27,539.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.52 : 33,044.76 = 18,381.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.52/33,044.76 = 18,381.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.52x = 33,044.76 × 18,381.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.52x = 607,407,629.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,407,629.67/22,055.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,539.94

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