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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,197.86, 45,812.63 and 18,091.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,197.86, 45,812.63 and 18,091.18 is: 24,965.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,197.86 : 45,812.63 = 18,091.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,197.86/45,812.63 = 18,091.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,197.86x = 45,812.63 × 18,091.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,197.86x = 828,804,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,804,535.60/33,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,965.60

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