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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,204.96, 45,822.84 and 18,300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,204.96, 45,822.84 and 18,300.96 is: 25,255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,204.96 : 45,822.84 = 18,300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,204.96/45,822.84 = 18,300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,204.96x = 45,822.84 × 18,300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,204.96x = 838,601,961.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,601,961.93/33,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,255.32

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