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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.31, 46,901.22 and 22,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.31, 46,901.22 and 22,655.76 is: 31,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.31 : 46,901.22 = 22,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.31/46,901.22 = 22,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.31x = 46,901.22 × 22,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.31x = 1,062,582,784.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,582,784.03/33,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,254.91

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