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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,226.83, 45,854.14 and 18,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,226.83, 45,854.14 and 18,120.32 is: 25,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,226.83 : 45,854.14 = 18,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,226.83/45,854.14 = 18,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,226.83x = 45,854.14 × 18,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,226.83x = 830,891,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,891,587.51/33,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,006.64

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