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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,221.52, 49,839.57 and 18,451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,221.52, 49,839.57 and 18,451.98 is: 27,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,221.52 : 49,839.57 = 18,451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,221.52/49,839.57 = 18,451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,221.52x = 49,839.57 × 18,451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,221.52x = 919,638,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,638,748.85/33,221.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,682.02

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