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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,806.59, 46,662.78 and 22,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,806.59, 46,662.78 and 22,329.88 is: 30,821.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,806.59 : 46,662.78 = 22,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,806.59/46,662.78 = 22,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,806.59x = 46,662.78 × 22,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,806.59x = 1,041,974,277.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,974,277.87/33,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,821.63

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