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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,208.73, 45,826.71 and 18,101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,208.73, 45,826.71 and 18,101.07 is: 24,978.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,208.73 : 45,826.71 = 18,101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,208.73/45,826.71 = 18,101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,208.73x = 45,826.71 × 18,101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,208.73x = 829,512,519.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,512,519.52/33,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.75

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