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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.82, 33,498.99 and 18,418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.82, 33,498.99 and 18,418.74 is: 27,592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.82 : 33,498.99 = 18,418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.82/33,498.99 = 18,418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.82x = 33,498.99 × 18,418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.82x = 617,009,187.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,009,187.07/22,361.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,592.08

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