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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,028.16, 33,042.36 and 5,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,028.16, 33,042.36 and 5,388.32 is: 8,082.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,028.16 : 33,042.36 = 5,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,028.16/33,042.36 = 5,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,028.16x = 33,042.36 × 5,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,028.16x = 178,042,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,042,809.24/22,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,082.51

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