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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,178.25, 33,277.27 and 12,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,178.25, 33,277.27 and 12,049.70 is: 18,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,178.25 : 33,277.27 = 12,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,178.25/33,277.27 = 12,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,178.25x = 33,277.27 × 12,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,178.25x = 400,981,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,981,120.32/22,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.93

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