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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,338.24, 46,008.20 and 18,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,338.24, 46,008.20 and 18,230 is: 25,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,338.24 : 46,008.20 = 18,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,338.24/46,008.20 = 18,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,338.24x = 46,008.20 × 18,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,338.24x = 838,729,486
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,729,486/33,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.18

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