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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,211.28, 45,830.65 and 18,104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,211.28, 45,830.65 and 18,104.23 is: 24,983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,211.28 : 45,830.65 = 18,104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,211.28/45,830.65 = 18,104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,211.28x = 45,830.65 × 18,104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,211.28x = 829,728,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,728,652.70/33,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,983.34

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