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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,113.63, 45,696.81 and 18,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,113.63, 45,696.81 and 18,209.63 is: 25,129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,113.63 : 45,696.81 = 18,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,113.63/45,696.81 = 18,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,113.63x = 45,696.81 × 18,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,113.63x = 832,122,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,122,002.28/33,113.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.29

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