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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,190.36, 45,802.28 and 18,083.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,190.36, 45,802.28 and 18,083.66 is: 24,955.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,190.36 : 45,802.28 = 18,083.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,190.36/45,802.28 = 18,083.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,190.36x = 45,802.28 × 18,083.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,190.36x = 828,272,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,272,858.74/33,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,955.22

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