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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,230.57, 45,858.27 and 18,123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,230.57, 45,858.27 and 18,123.33 is: 25,010.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,230.57 : 45,858.27 = 18,123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,230.57/45,858.27 = 18,123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,230.57x = 45,858.27 × 18,123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,230.57x = 831,104,560.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,104,560.44/33,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.24

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