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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,281.28, 45,946.62 and 22,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,281.28, 45,946.62 and 22,686.48 is: 31,319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,281.28 : 45,946.62 = 22,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,281.28/45,946.62 = 22,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,281.28x = 45,946.62 × 22,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,281.28x = 1,042,367,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,367,075.70/33,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,319.92

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