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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.91, 33,045.36 and 7,240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.91, 33,045.36 and 7,240.42 is: 10,858.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.91 : 33,045.36 = 7,240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.91/33,045.36 = 7,240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.91x = 33,045.36 × 7,240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.91x = 239,262,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,262,285.45/22,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.33

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