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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,221.04, 45,844.48 and 18,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,221.04, 45,844.48 and 18,114.32 is: 24,997.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,221.04 : 45,844.48 = 18,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,221.04/45,844.48 = 18,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,221.04x = 45,844.48 × 18,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,221.04x = 830,441,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,441,580.95/33,221.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.46

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