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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.76, 33,251.04 and 18,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.76, 33,251.04 and 18,030.24 is: 27,027.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.76 : 33,251.04 = 18,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.76/33,251.04 = 18,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.76x = 33,251.04 × 18,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.76x = 599,524,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,524,231.45/22,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,027.80

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