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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,226.59, 45,853.79 and 18,120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,226.59, 45,853.79 and 18,120.07 is: 25,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,226.59 : 45,853.79 = 18,120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,226.59/45,853.79 = 18,120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,226.59x = 45,853.79 × 18,120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,226.59x = 830,873,884.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,873,884.57/33,226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.30

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