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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,163.62, 45,763.48 and 18,823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,163.62, 45,763.48 and 18,823.74 is: 25,975.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,163.62 : 45,763.48 = 18,823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,163.62/45,763.48 = 18,823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,163.62x = 45,763.48 × 18,823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,163.62x = 861,439,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,439,801.96/33,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,975.45

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