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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,208.88, 45,826.93 and 18,101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,208.88, 45,826.93 and 18,101.23 is: 24,978.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,208.88 : 45,826.93 = 18,101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,208.88/45,826.93 = 18,101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,208.88x = 45,826.93 × 18,101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,208.88x = 829,523,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,523,800.12/33,208.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.98

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