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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,251.66, 45,871.44 and 22,500.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,251.66, 45,871.44 and 22,500.31 is: 31,039.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,251.66 : 45,871.44 = 22,500.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,251.66/45,871.44 = 22,500.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,251.66x = 45,871.44 × 22,500.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,251.66x = 1,032,121,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,121,441.37/33,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,039.69

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