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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,334.24, 46,002.68 and 18,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,334.24, 46,002.68 and 18,226 is: 25,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,334.24 : 46,002.68 = 18,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,334.24/46,002.68 = 18,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,334.24x = 46,002.68 × 18,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,334.24x = 838,444,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,444,845.68/33,334.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,152.66

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