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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.53, 33,042.38 and 7,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.53, 33,042.38 and 7,241.48 is: 10,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.53 : 33,042.38 = 7,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.53/33,042.38 = 7,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.53x = 33,042.38 × 7,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.53x = 239,275,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,275,532.50/22,036.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.13

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