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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,371.87, 46,033.17 and 22,041.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,371.87, 46,033.17 and 22,041.38 is: 30,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,371.87 : 46,033.17 = 22,041.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,371.87/46,033.17 = 22,041.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,371.87x = 46,033.17 × 22,041.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,371.87x = 1,014,634,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,634,592.57/33,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,403.89

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