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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,216.52, 45,838.78 and 18,312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,216.52, 45,838.78 and 18,312.52 is: 25,271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,216.52 : 45,838.78 = 18,312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,216.52/45,838.78 = 18,312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,216.52x = 45,838.78 × 18,312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,216.52x = 839,423,575.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,423,575.53/33,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.27

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