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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,462.64, 46,186.84 and 22,725.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,462.64, 46,186.84 and 22,725.68 is: 31,367.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,462.64 : 46,186.84 = 22,725.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,462.64/46,186.84 = 22,725.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,462.64x = 46,186.84 × 22,725.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,462.64x = 1,049,627,403.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,627,403.33/33,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,367.15

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