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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,091.22, 32,950.17 and 18,766.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,091.22, 32,950.17 and 18,766.98 is: 27,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,091.22 : 32,950.17 = 18,766.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,091.22/32,950.17 = 18,766.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,091.22x = 32,950.17 × 18,766.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,091.22x = 618,375,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,375,181.39/22,091.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,991.90

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