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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,085.48, 33,117.78 and 8,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,085.48, 33,117.78 and 8,035.68 is: 12,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,085.48 : 33,117.78 = 8,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,085.48/33,117.78 = 8,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,085.48x = 33,117.78 × 8,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,085.48x = 266,123,882.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,123,882.39/22,085.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.72

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