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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.23, 33,054.97 and 7,240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.23, 33,054.97 and 7,240.58 is: 10,861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.23 : 33,054.97 = 7,240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.23/33,054.97 = 7,240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.23x = 33,054.97 × 7,240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.23x = 239,337,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,337,154.68/22,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.57

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