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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,205.79, 45,822.65 and 18,098.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,205.79, 45,822.65 and 18,098.15 is: 24,974.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,205.79 : 45,822.65 = 18,098.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,205.79/45,822.65 = 18,098.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,205.79x = 45,822.65 × 18,098.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,205.79x = 829,304,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,304,873.49/33,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,974.71

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