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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,778.62, 46,621.98 and 22,467.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,778.62, 46,621.98 and 22,467.78 is: 31,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,778.62 : 46,621.98 = 22,467.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,778.62/46,621.98 = 22,467.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,778.62x = 46,621.98 × 22,467.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,778.62x = 1,047,492,389.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,492,389.80/33,778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,010.51

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