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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.15, 33,050.78 and 7,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.15, 33,050.78 and 7,244.94 is: 10,866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.15 : 33,050.78 = 7,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.15/33,050.78 = 7,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.15x = 33,050.78 × 7,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.15x = 239,451,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,451,073.69/22,036.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.28

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