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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.96, 33,628.05 and 18,281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.96, 33,628.05 and 18,281.79 is: 27,373.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.96 : 33,628.05 = 18,281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.96/33,628.05 = 18,281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.96x = 33,628.05 × 18,281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.96x = 614,780,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,780,948.21/22,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,373.53

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