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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.31, 33,467.91 and 5,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.31, 33,467.91 and 5,445.44 is: 8,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.31 : 33,467.91 = 5,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.31/33,467.91 = 5,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.31x = 33,467.91 × 5,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.31x = 182,247,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,247,474.42/22,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.02

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