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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,237.23, 45,867.52 and 18,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,237.23, 45,867.52 and 18,130.22 is: 25,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,237.23 : 45,867.52 = 18,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,237.23/45,867.52 = 18,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,237.23x = 45,867.52 × 18,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,237.23x = 831,588,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,588,228.45/33,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.78

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