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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,228.36, 45,854.46 and 18,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,228.36, 45,854.46 and 18,324.36 is: 25,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,228.36 : 45,854.46 = 18,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,228.36/45,854.46 = 18,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,228.36x = 45,854.46 × 18,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,228.36x = 840,253,632.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,253,632.65/33,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.24

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