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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,084.99, 45,657.68 and 18,180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,084.99, 45,657.68 and 18,180.99 is: 25,089.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,084.99 : 45,657.68 = 18,180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,084.99/45,657.68 = 18,180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,084.99x = 45,657.68 × 18,180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,084.99x = 830,101,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,101,732.60/33,084.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,089.98

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