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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,204.51, 45,821.63 and 18,097.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,204.51, 45,821.63 and 18,097.31 is: 24,973.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,204.51 : 45,821.63 = 18,097.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,204.51/45,821.63 = 18,097.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,204.51x = 45,821.63 × 18,097.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,204.51x = 829,248,402.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,248,402.61/33,204.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.97

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