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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,758.99, 34,078.67 and 18,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,758.99, 34,078.67 and 18,292.96 is: 27,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,758.99 : 34,078.67 = 18,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,758.99/34,078.67 = 18,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,758.99x = 34,078.67 × 18,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,758.99x = 623,399,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,399,678.10/22,758.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,391.36

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