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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.10, 33,056.66 and 12,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.10, 33,056.66 and 12,035.36 is: 18,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.10 : 33,056.66 = 12,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.10/33,056.66 = 12,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.10x = 33,056.66 × 12,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.10x = 397,848,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,848,803.50/22,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.50

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