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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.74, 46,867.41 and 22,040.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.74, 46,867.41 and 22,040.82 is: 30,405.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.74 : 46,867.41 = 22,040.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.74/46,867.41 = 22,040.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.74x = 46,867.41 × 22,040.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.74x = 1,032,996,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,996,147.68/33,973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,405.72

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