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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.16, 33,051 and 7,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.16, 33,051 and 7,244.48 is: 10,865.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.16 : 33,051 = 7,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.16/33,051 = 7,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.16x = 33,051 × 7,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.16x = 239,437,308.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,437,308.48/22,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.65

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