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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,233.96, 45,861.94 and 18,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,233.96, 45,861.94 and 18,329 is: 25,293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,233.96 : 45,861.94 = 18,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,233.96/45,861.94 = 18,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,233.96x = 45,861.94 × 18,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,233.96x = 840,603,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,603,498.26/33,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,293.51

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