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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,498, 46,266.12 and 22,300.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,498, 46,266.12 and 22,300.56 is: 30,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,498 : 46,266.12 = 22,300.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,498/46,266.12 = 22,300.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,498x = 46,266.12 × 22,300.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,498x = 1,031,760,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,760,385.03/33,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,800.66

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