Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,200, 45,816 and 18,296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 33,200, 45,816 and 18,296 is: 25,248.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
33,200 : 45,816 = 18,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
33,200/45,816 = 18,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
33,200x = 45,816 × 18,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
33,200x = 838,249,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 838,249,536/33,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,248.48
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