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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,440.92, 33,671.09 and 12,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,440.92, 33,671.09 and 12,040.52 is: 18,065.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,440.92 : 33,671.09 = 12,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,440.92/33,671.09 = 12,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,440.92x = 33,671.09 × 12,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,440.92x = 405,417,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,417,294.31/22,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,065.99

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