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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,219.83, 45,843.58 and 18,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,219.83, 45,843.58 and 18,112.74 is: 24,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,219.83 : 45,843.58 = 18,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,219.83/45,843.58 = 18,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,219.83x = 45,843.58 × 18,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,219.83x = 830,352,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,352,525.43/33,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,995.69

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