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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126.40, 33,189.60 and 18,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,126.40, 33,189.60 and 18,785.60 is: 28,178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,126.40 : 33,189.60 = 18,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,126.40/33,189.60 = 18,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,126.40x = 33,189.60 × 18,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,126.40x = 623,486,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,486,549.76/22,126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,178.40

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