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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,033.76, 33,050.42 and 5,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,033.76, 33,050.42 and 5,393.88 is: 8,090.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,033.76 : 33,050.42 = 5,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,033.76/33,050.42 = 5,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,033.76x = 33,050.42 × 5,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,033.76x = 178,269,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,269,999.43/22,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,090.77

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