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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,338, 46,004.55 and 18,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,338, 46,004.55 and 18,227.84 is: 25,153.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,338 : 46,004.55 = 18,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,338/46,004.55 = 18,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,338x = 46,004.55 × 18,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,338x = 838,563,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,563,576.67/33,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,153.39

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