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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,338.31, 46,011.74 and 22,005.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,338.31, 46,011.74 and 22,005.87 is: 30,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,338.31 : 46,011.74 = 22,005.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,338.31/46,011.74 = 22,005.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,338.31x = 46,011.74 × 22,005.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,338.31x = 1,012,528,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,528,258.88/33,338.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,371.31

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