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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.79, 33,060.54 and 7,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.79, 33,060.54 and 7,251.89 is: 10,876.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.79 : 33,060.54 = 7,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.79/33,060.54 = 7,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.79x = 33,060.54 × 7,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.79x = 239,751,399.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,751,399.42/22,042.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,876.64

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