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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.08, 45,771.72 and 18,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.08, 45,771.72 and 18,264.08 is: 25,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.08 : 45,771.72 = 18,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.08/45,771.72 = 18,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.08x = 45,771.72 × 18,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.08x = 835,978,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,978,355.82/33,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.30

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