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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.72, 33,082.13 and 7,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.72, 33,082.13 and 7,261.52 is: 10,893.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.72 : 33,082.13 = 7,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.72/33,082.13 = 7,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.72x = 33,082.13 × 7,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.72x = 240,226,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,226,548.64/22,051.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.78

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