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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,029.68, 45,555.48 and 22,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,029.68, 45,555.48 and 22,957.92 is: 31,664.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,029.68 : 45,555.48 = 22,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,029.68/45,555.48 = 22,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,029.68x = 45,555.48 × 22,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,029.68x = 1,045,859,065.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,859,065.40/33,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,664.22

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