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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.24, 45,996.62 and 18,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.24, 45,996.62 and 18,222.10 is: 25,145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.24 : 45,996.62 = 18,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.24/45,996.62 = 18,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.24x = 45,996.62 × 18,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.24x = 838,154,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,154,803.20/33,332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,145.47

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