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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.81, 33,048.21 and 7,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.81, 33,048.21 and 7,242.26 is: 10,861.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.81 : 33,048.21 = 7,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.81/33,048.21 = 7,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.81x = 33,048.21 × 7,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.81x = 239,343,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,343,610.52/22,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.08

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