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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,188.13, 45,799.62 and 18,284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,188.13, 45,799.62 and 18,284.13 is: 25,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,188.13 : 45,799.62 = 18,284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,188.13/45,799.62 = 18,284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,188.13x = 45,799.62 × 18,284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,188.13x = 837,406,206.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,406,206.03/33,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,232.10

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