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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,227.22, 45,853.41 and 18,323.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,227.22, 45,853.41 and 18,323.22 is: 25,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,227.22 : 45,853.41 = 18,323.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,227.22/45,853.41 = 18,323.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,227.22x = 45,853.41 × 18,323.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,227.22x = 840,182,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,182,119.18/33,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,285.96

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