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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,051.82, 33,079.74 and 7,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,051.82, 33,079.74 and 7,260.74 is: 10,891.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,051.82 : 33,079.74 = 7,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,051.82/33,079.74 = 7,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,051.82x = 33,079.74 × 7,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,051.82x = 240,183,391.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,183,391.41/22,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.77

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