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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,332.96, 45,999.51 and 18,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,332.96, 45,999.51 and 18,225.38 is: 25,151.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,332.96 : 45,999.51 = 18,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,332.96/45,999.51 = 18,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,332.96x = 45,999.51 × 18,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,332.96x = 838,358,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,358,549.56/33,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,151.04

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