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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,336.62, 46,004.57 and 18,229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,336.62, 46,004.57 and 18,229.34 is: 25,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,336.62 : 46,004.57 = 18,229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,336.62/46,004.57 = 18,229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,336.62x = 46,004.57 × 18,229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,336.62x = 838,632,626.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,632,626.91/33,336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.50

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