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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.68, 33,050.07 and 7,241.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.68, 33,050.07 and 7,241.27 is: 10,862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.68 : 33,050.07 = 7,241.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.68/33,050.07 = 7,241.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.68x = 33,050.07 × 7,241.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.68x = 239,324,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,324,315.14/22,032.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.25

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