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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,190.24, 45,802.56 and 18,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,190.24, 45,802.56 and 18,286.24 is: 25,235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,190.24 : 45,802.56 = 18,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,190.24/45,802.56 = 18,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,190.24x = 45,802.56 × 18,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,190.24x = 837,556,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,556,604.77/33,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.03

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