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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,187.62, 45,797.34 and 18,080.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,187.62, 45,797.34 and 18,080.21 is: 24,949.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,187.62 : 45,797.34 = 18,080.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,187.62/45,797.34 = 18,080.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,187.62x = 45,797.34 × 18,080.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,187.62x = 828,025,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,025,399.59/33,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,949.83

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