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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.45, 33,049.50 and 5,393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.45, 33,049.50 and 5,393.53 is: 8,090.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.45 : 33,049.50 = 5,393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.45/33,049.50 = 5,393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.45x = 33,049.50 × 5,393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.45x = 178,253,469.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,253,469.74/22,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.13

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