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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,264.50, 33,382.16 and 18,036.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,264.50, 33,382.16 and 18,036.30 is: 27,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,264.50 : 33,382.16 = 18,036.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,264.50/33,382.16 = 18,036.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,264.50x = 33,382.16 × 18,036.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,264.50x = 602,090,652.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,090,652.41/22,264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,042.63

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