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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,985.24, 46,938.89 and 22,636.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,985.24, 46,938.89 and 22,636.06 is: 31,263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,985.24 : 46,938.89 = 22,636.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,985.24/46,938.89 = 22,636.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,985.24x = 46,938.89 × 22,636.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,985.24x = 1,062,511,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,511,469.62/33,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,263.91

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