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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.42, 45,991.92 and 18,220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.42, 45,991.92 and 18,220.25 is: 25,144.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.42 : 45,991.92 = 18,220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.42/45,991.92 = 18,220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.42x = 45,991.92 × 18,220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.42x = 837,984,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,984,463.69/33,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,144.00

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