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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,230.88, 45,858.60 and 18,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,230.88, 45,858.60 and 18,326.88 is: 25,291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,230.88 : 45,858.60 = 18,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,230.88/45,858.60 = 18,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,230.88x = 45,858.60 × 18,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,230.88x = 840,445,059.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,445,059.17/33,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.09

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