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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.48, 33,065.82 and 7,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.48, 33,065.82 and 7,251.52 is: 10,877.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.48 : 33,065.82 = 7,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.48/33,065.82 = 7,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.48x = 33,065.82 × 7,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.48x = 239,777,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,777,455.05/22,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,877.97

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