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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,999.40, 46,401.90 and 22,251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,999.40, 46,401.90 and 22,251.40 is: 33,307.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,999.40 : 46,401.90 = 22,251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,999.40/46,401.90 = 22,251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,999.40x = 46,401.90 × 22,251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,999.40x = 1,032,507,237.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,507,237.66/30,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,307.33

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