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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,179.50, 33,279.15 and 12,050.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,179.50, 33,279.15 and 12,050.95 is: 18,081.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,179.50 : 33,279.15 = 12,050.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,179.50/33,279.15 = 12,050.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,179.50x = 33,279.15 × 12,050.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,179.50x = 401,045,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,045,312.44/22,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,081.80

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