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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,204.69, 45,820.86 and 18,097.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,204.69, 45,820.86 and 18,097.28 is: 24,973.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,204.69 : 45,820.86 = 18,097.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,204.69/45,820.86 = 18,097.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,204.69x = 45,820.86 × 18,097.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,204.69x = 829,232,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,232,704.16/33,204.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,973.36

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