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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,041.79, 33,059.04 and 7,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,041.79, 33,059.04 and 7,250.89 is: 10,875.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,041.79 : 33,059.04 = 7,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,041.79/33,059.04 = 7,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,041.79x = 33,059.04 × 7,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,041.79x = 239,707,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,707,462.55/22,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,875.14

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