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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,942.24, 46,830.72 and 22,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,942.24, 46,830.72 and 22,006.08 is: 30,362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,942.24 : 46,830.72 = 22,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,942.24/46,830.72 = 22,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,942.24x = 46,830.72 × 22,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,942.24x = 1,030,560,570.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,560,570.78/33,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,362.19

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