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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,330.84, 45,996.42 and 18,223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,330.84, 45,996.42 and 18,223.62 is: 25,148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,330.84 : 45,996.42 = 18,223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,330.84/45,996.42 = 18,223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,330.84x = 45,996.42 × 18,223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,330.84x = 838,221,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,221,279.44/33,330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,148.52

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