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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,029.51, 33,046.35 and 7,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,029.51, 33,046.35 and 7,238.49 is: 10,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,029.51 : 33,046.35 = 7,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,029.51/33,046.35 = 7,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,029.51x = 33,046.35 × 7,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,029.51x = 239,205,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,205,674.01/22,029.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.42

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