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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,206.18, 45,823.20 and 18,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,206.18, 45,823.20 and 18,098.52 is: 24,975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,206.18 : 45,823.20 = 18,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,206.18/45,823.20 = 18,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,206.18x = 45,823.20 × 18,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,206.18x = 829,332,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,332,101.66/33,206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,975.23

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