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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,206.80, 33,310.20 and 18,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,206.80, 33,310.20 and 18,059.60 is: 27,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,206.80 : 33,310.20 = 18,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,206.80/33,310.20 = 18,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,206.80x = 33,310.20 × 18,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,206.80x = 601,568,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,568,887.92/22,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,089.40

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