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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,049.72, 33,079.13 and 7,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,049.72, 33,079.13 and 7,259.52 is: 10,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,049.72 : 33,079.13 = 7,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,049.72/33,079.13 = 7,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,049.72x = 33,079.13 × 7,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,049.72x = 240,138,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,138,605.82/22,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.78

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