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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,031.68, 45,558.24 and 22,959.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,031.68, 45,558.24 and 22,959.92 is: 31,666.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,031.68 : 45,558.24 = 22,959.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,031.68/45,558.24 = 22,959.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,031.68x = 45,558.24 × 22,959.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,031.68x = 1,046,013,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,013,545.74/33,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,666.98

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