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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,068.78, 30,426.48 and 18,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,068.78, 30,426.48 and 18,031.40 is: 24,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,068.78 : 30,426.48 = 18,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,068.78/30,426.48 = 18,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,068.78x = 30,426.48 × 18,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,068.78x = 548,631,879.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,631,879.34/22,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.09

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