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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,042.96, 33,036.32 and 10,330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,042.96, 33,036.32 and 10,330.36 is: 15,482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,042.96 : 33,036.32 = 10,330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,042.96/33,036.32 = 10,330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,042.96x = 33,036.32 × 10,330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,042.96x = 341,277,078.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,277,078.68/22,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,482.36

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