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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,433.40, 33,650.10 and 18,278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,433.40, 33,650.10 and 18,278.10 is: 27,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,433.40 : 33,650.10 = 18,278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,433.40/33,650.10 = 18,278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,433.40x = 33,650.10 × 18,278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,433.40x = 615,059,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,059,892.81/22,433.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.15

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