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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,262.97, 45,886.98 and 22,511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,262.97, 45,886.98 and 22,511.60 is: 31,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,262.97 : 45,886.98 = 22,511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,262.97/45,886.98 = 22,511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,262.97x = 45,886.98 × 22,511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,262.97x = 1,032,989,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,989,338.97/33,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,055.23

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