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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,187.96, 45,799.36 and 18,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,187.96, 45,799.36 and 18,283.96 is: 25,231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,187.96 : 45,799.36 = 18,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,187.96/45,799.36 = 18,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,187.96x = 45,799.36 × 18,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,187.96x = 837,393,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,393,666.27/33,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.85

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