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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,263.28, 45,903.33 and 22,671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,263.28, 45,903.33 and 22,671.42 is: 31,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,263.28 : 45,903.33 = 22,671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,263.28/45,903.33 = 22,671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,263.28x = 45,903.33 × 22,671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,263.28x = 1,040,693,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,693,673.83/33,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,286.56

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