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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,999.31, 46,903.98 and 22,657.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,999.31, 46,903.98 and 22,657.76 is: 31,257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,999.31 : 46,903.98 = 22,657.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,999.31/46,903.98 = 22,657.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,999.31x = 46,903.98 × 22,657.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,999.31x = 1,062,739,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,739,121.88/33,999.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,257.67

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