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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,226.76, 45,852.92 and 18,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,226.76, 45,852.92 and 18,322.76 is: 25,285.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,226.76 : 45,852.92 = 18,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,226.76/45,852.92 = 18,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,226.76x = 45,852.92 × 18,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,226.76x = 840,152,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,152,048.46/33,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,285.40

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