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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,336.66, 46,004.22 and 18,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,336.66, 46,004.22 and 18,229.26 is: 25,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,336.66 : 46,004.22 = 18,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,336.66/46,004.22 = 18,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,336.66x = 46,004.22 × 18,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,336.66x = 838,622,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,622,887.48/33,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.18

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