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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,057.05, 33,082.10 and 18,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,057.05, 33,082.10 and 18,332.74 is: 27,496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,057.05 : 33,082.10 = 18,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,057.05/33,082.10 = 18,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,057.05x = 33,082.10 × 18,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,057.05x = 606,485,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,485,537.95/22,057.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,496.22

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