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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,169.12, 45,771.06 and 18,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,169.12, 45,771.06 and 18,829.24 is: 25,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,169.12 : 45,771.06 = 18,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,169.12/45,771.06 = 18,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,169.12x = 45,771.06 × 18,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,169.12x = 861,834,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,834,273.79/33,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,983.03

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