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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.46, 45,998.82 and 18,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.46, 45,998.82 and 18,224.88 is: 25,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.46 : 45,998.82 = 18,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.46/45,998.82 = 18,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.46x = 45,998.82 × 18,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.46x = 838,322,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,322,974.64/33,332.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,150.35

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