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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,031.90, 33,049.72 and 7,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,031.90, 33,049.72 and 7,041.16 is: 10,562.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,031.90 : 33,049.72 = 7,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,031.90/33,049.72 = 7,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,031.90x = 33,049.72 × 7,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,031.90x = 232,708,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,708,366.48/22,031.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.34

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