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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.92, 33,048.36 and 7,242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.92, 33,048.36 and 7,242.42 is: 10,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.92 : 33,048.36 = 7,242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.92/33,048.36 = 7,242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.92x = 33,048.36 × 7,242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.92x = 239,349,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,349,979.50/22,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.32

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