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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,416.40, 33,624.60 and 18,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,416.40, 33,624.60 and 18,042.40 is: 27,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,416.40 : 33,624.60 = 18,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,416.40/33,624.60 = 18,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,416.40x = 33,624.60 × 18,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,416.40x = 606,668,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,668,483.04/22,416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,063.60

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