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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,338.28, 46,005.66 and 18,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,338.28, 46,005.66 and 18,231.24 is: 25,158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,338.28 : 46,005.66 = 18,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,338.28/46,005.66 = 18,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,338.28x = 46,005.66 × 18,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,338.28x = 838,740,228.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,740,228.82/33,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.47

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