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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,588.79, 46,371.73 and 22,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,588.79, 46,371.73 and 22,273.66 is: 30,750.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,588.79 : 46,371.73 = 22,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,588.79/46,371.73 = 22,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,588.79x = 46,371.73 × 22,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,588.79x = 1,032,868,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,868,147.63/33,588.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,750.38

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