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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,228.22, 45,854.79 and 18,324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,228.22, 45,854.79 and 18,324.22 is: 25,287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,228.22 : 45,854.79 = 18,324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,228.22/45,854.79 = 18,324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,228.22x = 45,854.79 × 18,324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,228.22x = 840,253,260.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,253,260.01/33,228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.34

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