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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,465.22, 46,182.02 and 18,561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,465.22, 46,182.02 and 18,561.22 is: 25,614.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,465.22 : 46,182.02 = 18,561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,465.22/46,182.02 = 18,561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,465.22x = 46,182.02 × 18,561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,465.22x = 857,194,633.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,194,633.26/33,465.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,614.49

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