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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.40, 45,862.26 and 18,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.40, 45,862.26 and 18,329.40 is: 25,294.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.40 : 45,862.26 = 18,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.40/45,862.26 = 18,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.40x = 45,862.26 × 18,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.40x = 840,627,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,627,708.44/33,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.66

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