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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,141.44, 33,072.48 and 18,642.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,141.44, 33,072.48 and 18,642.24 is: 27,845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,141.44 : 33,072.48 = 18,642.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,141.44/33,072.48 = 18,642.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,141.44x = 33,072.48 × 18,642.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,141.44x = 616,545,109.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,545,109.56/22,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,845.75

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