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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.25, 33,278.77 and 12,050.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.25, 33,278.77 and 12,050.70 is: 18,081.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.25 : 33,278.77 = 12,050.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.25/33,278.77 = 12,050.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.25x = 33,278.77 × 12,050.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.25x = 401,032,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,032,473.64/22,179.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,081.43

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