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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,202.78, 45,818.67 and 18,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,202.78, 45,818.67 and 18,095.14 is: 24,970.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,202.78 : 45,818.67 = 18,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,202.78/45,818.67 = 18,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,202.78x = 45,818.67 × 18,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,202.78x = 829,095,064.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,095,064.77/33,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,970.65

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