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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,022.46, 45,573.26 and 18,682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,022.46, 45,573.26 and 18,682.31 is: 25,782.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,022.46 : 45,573.26 = 18,682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,022.46/45,573.26 = 18,682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,022.46x = 45,573.26 × 18,682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,022.46x = 851,413,449.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,413,449.75/33,022.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,782.86

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