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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,481.91, 46,207.07 and 22,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,481.91, 46,207.07 and 22,131.72 is: 30,543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,481.91 : 46,207.07 = 22,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,481.91/46,207.07 = 22,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,481.91x = 46,207.07 × 22,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,481.91x = 1,022,641,824.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,641,824.60/33,481.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,543.12

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