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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.34, 33,050.46 and 7,236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.34, 33,050.46 and 7,236.90 is: 10,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.34 : 33,050.46 = 7,236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.34/33,050.46 = 7,236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.34x = 33,050.46 × 7,236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.34x = 239,182,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,182,873.97/22,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.48

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