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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,216.96, 45,839.40 and 18,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,216.96, 45,839.40 and 18,312.96 is: 25,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,216.96 : 45,839.40 = 18,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,216.96/45,839.40 = 18,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,216.96x = 45,839.40 × 18,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,216.96x = 839,455,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,455,098.62/33,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,271.88

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