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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,026.87, 33,045.72 and 10,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,026.87, 33,045.72 and 10,326.42 is: 15,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,026.87 : 33,045.72 = 10,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,026.87/33,045.72 = 10,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,026.87x = 33,045.72 × 10,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,026.87x = 341,243,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,243,983.92/22,026.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,492.17

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