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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,231.94, 45,858.81 and 18,327.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,231.94, 45,858.81 and 18,327.94 is: 25,291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,231.94 : 45,858.81 = 18,327.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,231.94/45,858.81 = 18,327.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,231.94x = 45,858.81 × 18,327.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,231.94x = 840,497,518.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,497,518.15/33,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,291.86

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