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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,333.37, 45,998.17 and 18,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,333.37, 45,998.17 and 18,223.22 is: 25,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,333.37 : 45,998.17 = 18,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,333.37/45,998.17 = 18,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,333.37x = 45,998.17 × 18,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,333.37x = 838,234,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,234,840.94/33,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,147.02

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