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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.34, 33,050.67 and 8,882.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.34, 33,050.67 and 8,882.61 is: 13,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.34 : 33,050.67 = 8,882.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.34/33,050.67 = 8,882.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.34x = 33,050.67 × 8,882.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.34x = 293,576,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,576,211.85/22,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,325.39

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