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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,216.78, 49,716.36 and 18,201

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,216.78, 49,716.36 and 18,201 is: 27,241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,216.78 : 49,716.36 = 18,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,216.78/49,716.36 = 18,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,216.78x = 49,716.36 × 18,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,216.78x = 904,887,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,887,468.36/33,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.88

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