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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,220.83, 45,844.96 and 18,113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,220.83, 45,844.96 and 18,113.74 is: 24,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,220.83 : 45,844.96 = 18,113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,220.83/45,844.96 = 18,113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,220.83x = 45,844.96 × 18,113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,220.83x = 830,423,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,423,685.75/33,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,997.08

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