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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,186.96, 45,797.99 and 18,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,186.96, 45,797.99 and 18,282.96 is: 25,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,186.96 : 45,797.99 = 18,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,186.96/45,797.99 = 18,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,186.96x = 45,797.99 × 18,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,186.96x = 837,322,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,322,727.84/33,186.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.47

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