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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,230.73, 45,859.51 and 18,124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,230.73, 45,859.51 and 18,124.21 is: 25,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,230.73 : 45,859.51 = 18,124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,230.73/45,859.51 = 18,124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,230.73x = 45,859.51 × 18,124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,230.73x = 831,167,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,167,389.74/33,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.01

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