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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,229.22, 45,856.17 and 18,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,229.22, 45,856.17 and 18,325.22 is: 25,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,229.22 : 45,856.17 = 18,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,229.22/45,856.17 = 18,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,229.22x = 45,856.17 × 18,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,229.22x = 840,324,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,324,403.61/33,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,288.72

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