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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,201.93, 45,813.42 and 18,663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,201.93, 45,813.42 and 18,663.24 is: 25,752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,201.93 : 45,813.42 = 18,663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,201.93/45,813.42 = 18,663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,201.93x = 45,813.42 × 18,663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,201.93x = 855,027,024.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,027,024.48/33,201.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.33

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