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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,333.41, 46,000.98 and 18,226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,333.41, 46,000.98 and 18,226.71 is: 25,153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,333.41 : 46,000.98 = 18,226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,333.41/46,000.98 = 18,226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,333.41x = 46,000.98 × 18,226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,333.41x = 838,446,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,446,522.18/33,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.34

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