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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,259.14, 45,905.13 and 22,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,259.14, 45,905.13 and 22,653 is: 31,266.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,259.14 : 45,905.13 = 22,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,259.14/45,905.13 = 22,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,259.14x = 45,905.13 × 22,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,259.14x = 1,039,888,909.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,888,909.89/33,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,266.26

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