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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,541.54, 46,307.61 and 22,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,541.54, 46,307.61 and 22,220.68 is: 30,677.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,541.54 : 46,307.61 = 22,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,541.54/46,307.61 = 22,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,541.54x = 46,307.61 × 22,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,541.54x = 1,028,986,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,986,583.37/33,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,677.98

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