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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,198.96, 45,813.72 and 18,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,198.96, 45,813.72 and 18,294 is: 25,245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,198.96 : 45,813.72 = 18,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,198.96/45,813.72 = 18,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,198.96x = 45,813.72 × 18,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,198.96x = 838,116,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,116,193.68/33,198.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,245.25

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