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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,188.16, 45,797.64 and 18,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,188.16, 45,797.64 and 18,284.16 is: 25,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,188.16 : 45,797.64 = 18,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,188.16/45,797.64 = 18,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,188.16x = 45,797.64 × 18,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,188.16x = 837,371,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,371,377.38/33,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,231.03

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