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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.51, 33,050.85 and 7,241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.51, 33,050.85 and 7,241.49 is: 10,862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.51 : 33,050.85 = 7,241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.51/33,050.85 = 7,241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.51x = 33,050.85 × 7,241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.51x = 239,337,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,337,399.77/22,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.92

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