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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,216.76, 45,838.78 and 18,109.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,216.76, 45,838.78 and 18,109.38 is: 24,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,216.76 : 45,838.78 = 18,109.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,216.76/45,838.78 = 18,109.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,216.76x = 45,838.78 × 18,109.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,216.76x = 830,111,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,111,885.76/33,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.75

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