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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,035.62, 33,046.40 and 7,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,035.62, 33,046.40 and 7,241.10 is: 10,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,035.62 : 33,046.40 = 7,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,035.62/33,046.40 = 7,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,035.62x = 33,046.40 × 7,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,035.62x = 239,292,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,292,287.04/22,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,859.34

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