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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,220.46, 45,844.50 and 18,113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,220.46, 45,844.50 and 18,113.22 is: 24,996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,220.46 : 45,844.50 = 18,113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,220.46/45,844.50 = 18,113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,220.46x = 45,844.50 × 18,113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,220.46x = 830,391,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,391,514.29/33,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.39

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