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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,335.24, 46,004.06 and 18,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,335.24, 46,004.06 and 18,227 is: 25,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,335.24 : 46,004.06 = 18,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,335.24/46,004.06 = 18,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,335.24x = 46,004.06 × 18,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,335.24x = 838,516,001.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,516,001.62/33,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,154.04

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