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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,322.70, 45,985.98 and 18,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,322.70, 45,985.98 and 18,214.94 is: 25,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,322.70 : 45,985.98 = 18,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,322.70/45,985.98 = 18,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,322.70x = 45,985.98 × 18,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,322.70x = 837,631,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,631,636.61/33,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,136.97

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