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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,030.95, 33,046.50 and 7,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,030.95, 33,046.50 and 7,241.03 is: 10,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,030.95 : 33,046.50 = 7,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,030.95/33,046.50 = 7,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,030.95x = 33,046.50 × 7,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,030.95x = 239,290,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,290,532.66/22,030.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.56

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