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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,032.72, 33,050.16 and 7,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,032.72, 33,050.16 and 7,241.76 is: 10,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,032.72 : 33,050.16 = 7,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,032.72/33,050.16 = 7,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,032.72x = 33,050.16 × 7,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,032.72x = 239,341,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,341,326.68/22,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,862.99

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