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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,499.40, 33,749.10 and 18,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,499.40, 33,749.10 and 18,125.40 is: 27,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,499.40 : 33,749.10 = 18,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,499.40/33,749.10 = 18,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,499.40x = 33,749.10 × 18,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,499.40x = 611,715,937.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,715,937.14/22,499.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,188.10

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