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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,997.68, 46,901.71 and 22,656.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,997.68, 46,901.71 and 22,656.13 is: 31,255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,997.68 : 46,901.71 = 22,656.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,997.68/46,901.71 = 22,656.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,997.68x = 46,901.71 × 22,656.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,997.68x = 1,062,611,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,611,182.34/33,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,255.40

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