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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.73, 45,760.80 and 22,412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.73, 45,760.80 and 22,412.13 is: 30,918.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.73 : 45,760.80 = 22,412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.73/45,760.80 = 22,412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.73x = 45,760.80 × 22,412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.73x = 1,025,596,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,596,998.50/33,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,918.73

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