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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,261.39, 45,908.24 and 22,655.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,261.39, 45,908.24 and 22,655.25 is: 31,269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,261.39 : 45,908.24 = 22,655.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,261.39/45,908.24 = 22,655.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,261.39x = 45,908.24 × 22,655.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,261.39x = 1,040,062,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,062,540.98/33,261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,269.36

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