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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.41, 45,999.60 and 18,225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.41, 45,999.60 and 18,225.71 is: 25,151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.41 : 45,999.60 = 18,225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.41/45,999.60 = 18,225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.41x = 45,999.60 × 18,225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.41x = 838,375,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,375,243.87/33,332.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.95

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