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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.22, 45,772.83 and 18,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.22, 45,772.83 and 18,266.22 is: 25,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.22 : 45,772.83 = 18,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.22/45,772.83 = 18,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.22x = 45,772.83 × 18,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.22x = 836,096,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,096,582.80/33,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.24

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