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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,207, 45,826.32 and 18,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,207, 45,826.32 and 18,099.60 is: 24,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,207 : 45,826.32 = 18,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,207/45,826.32 = 18,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,207x = 45,826.32 × 18,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,207x = 829,438,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,438,061.47/33,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.81

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