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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.69, 45,861.22 and 18,329.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.69, 45,861.22 and 18,329.69 is: 25,294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.69 : 45,861.22 = 18,329.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.69/45,861.22 = 18,329.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.69x = 45,861.22 × 18,329.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.69x = 840,621,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,621,945.62/33,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,294.27

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