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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,608.08, 46,381.44 and 22,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,608.08, 46,381.44 and 22,258 is: 30,717.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,608.08 : 46,381.44 = 22,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,608.08/46,381.44 = 22,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,608.08x = 46,381.44 × 22,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,608.08x = 1,032,358,091.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,358,091.52/33,608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,717.56

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