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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,216.58, 45,837.73 and 18,109.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,216.58, 45,837.73 and 18,109.00 is: 24,989.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,216.58 : 45,837.73 = 18,109.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,216.58/45,837.73 = 18,109.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,216.58x = 45,837.73 × 18,109.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,216.58x = 830,075,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,075,532.50/33,216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.79

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