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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,090.73, 32,995.62 and 18,979.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,090.73, 32,995.62 and 18,979.79 is: 28,348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,090.73 : 32,995.62 = 18,979.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,090.73/32,995.62 = 18,979.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,090.73x = 32,995.62 × 18,979.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,090.73x = 626,249,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,249,773.54/22,090.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,348.99

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