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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,226.46, 45,851.94 and 18,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,226.46, 45,851.94 and 18,119.24 is: 25,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,226.46 : 45,851.94 = 18,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,226.46/45,851.94 = 18,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,226.46x = 45,851.94 × 18,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,226.46x = 830,802,305.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,802,305.33/33,226.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.24

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