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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.83, 45,773.80 and 18,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.83, 45,773.80 and 18,062.33 is: 24,926.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.83 : 45,773.80 = 18,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.83/45,773.80 = 18,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.83x = 45,773.80 × 18,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.83x = 826,781,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,781,206.93/33,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.45

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