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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,189.58, 45,801.68 and 18,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,189.58, 45,801.68 and 18,082.18 is: 24,953.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,189.58 : 45,801.68 = 18,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,189.58/45,801.68 = 18,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,189.58x = 45,801.68 × 18,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,189.58x = 828,194,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,194,222.06/33,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,953.44

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