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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,266.72, 45,908.07 and 22,674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,266.72, 45,908.07 and 22,674.86 is: 31,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,266.72 : 45,908.07 = 22,674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,266.72/45,908.07 = 22,674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,266.72x = 45,908.07 × 22,674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,266.72x = 1,040,959,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,959,060.12/33,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,291.30

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