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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,220.94, 45,844.23 and 18,113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,220.94, 45,844.23 and 18,113.70 is: 24,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,220.94 : 45,844.23 = 18,113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,220.94/45,844.23 = 18,113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,220.94x = 45,844.23 × 18,113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,220.94x = 830,408,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,408,637.97/33,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,996.55

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