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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,336.24, 46,005.44 and 18,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,336.24, 46,005.44 and 18,228 is: 25,155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,336.24 : 46,005.44 = 18,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,336.24/46,005.44 = 18,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,336.24x = 46,005.44 × 18,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,336.24x = 838,587,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,587,160.32/33,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,155.42

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