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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.07, 45,860.36 and 18,329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.07, 45,860.36 and 18,329.07 is: 25,293.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.07 : 45,860.36 = 18,329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.07/45,860.36 = 18,329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.07x = 45,860.36 × 18,329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.07x = 840,577,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,577,748.67/33,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.41

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