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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,442.43, 33,673.35 and 12,042.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,442.43, 33,673.35 and 12,042.03 is: 18,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,442.43 : 33,673.35 = 12,042.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,442.43/33,673.35 = 12,042.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,442.43x = 33,673.35 × 12,042.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,442.43x = 405,495,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,495,490.90/22,442.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,068.25

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