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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,539.96, 33,749.46 and 18,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,539.96, 33,749.46 and 18,362.88 is: 27,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,539.96 : 33,749.46 = 18,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,539.96/33,749.46 = 18,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,539.96x = 33,749.46 × 18,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,539.96x = 619,737,284.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,737,284.04/22,539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,495.05

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