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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,295.40, 33,443.10 and 18,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,295.40, 33,443.10 and 18,601.80 is: 27,902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,295.40 : 33,443.10 = 18,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,295.40/33,443.10 = 18,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,295.40x = 33,443.10 × 18,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,295.40x = 622,101,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,101,857.58/22,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,902.70

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