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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,342.82, 46,028.18 and 22,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,342.82, 46,028.18 and 22,601 is: 31,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,342.82 : 46,028.18 = 22,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,342.82/46,028.18 = 22,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,342.82x = 46,028.18 × 22,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,342.82x = 1,040,282,896.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,282,896.18/33,342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,199.61

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