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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,026.78, 46,498.25 and 22,242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,026.78, 46,498.25 and 22,242.33 is: 33,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,026.78 : 46,498.25 = 22,242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,026.78/46,498.25 = 22,242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,026.78x = 46,498.25 × 22,242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,026.78x = 1,034,229,476.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,229,476.53/31,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,333.45

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