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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.40, 34,059.10 and 18,055.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.40, 34,059.10 and 18,055.40 is: 27,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.40 : 34,059.10 = 18,055.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.40/34,059.10 = 18,055.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.40x = 34,059.10 × 18,055.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.40x = 614,950,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,950,674.14/22,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,057.68

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