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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,205.68, 45,823.26 and 18,098.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,205.68, 45,823.26 and 18,098.48 is: 24,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,205.68 : 45,823.26 = 18,098.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,205.68/45,823.26 = 18,098.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,205.68x = 45,823.26 × 18,098.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,205.68x = 829,331,354.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,331,354.64/33,205.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.59

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