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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.39, 33,056.46 and 7,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.39, 33,056.46 and 7,242.71 is: 10,865.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.39 : 33,056.46 = 7,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.39/33,056.46 = 7,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.39x = 33,056.46 × 7,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.39x = 239,418,188.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,418,188.12/22,034.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.66

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