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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,268.14, 45,917.55 and 22,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,268.14, 45,917.55 and 22,662 is: 31,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,268.14 : 45,917.55 = 22,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,268.14/45,917.55 = 22,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,268.14x = 45,917.55 × 22,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,268.14x = 1,040,583,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,583,518.10/33,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,278.68

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