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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.61, 45,846.56 and 22,482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.61, 45,846.56 and 22,482.26 is: 31,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.61 : 45,846.56 = 22,482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.61/45,846.56 = 22,482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.61x = 45,846.56 × 22,482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.61x = 1,030,734,280.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,734,280.92/33,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,014.81

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