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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,289.63, 45,939.95 and 18,182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,289.63, 45,939.95 and 18,182.01 is: 25,091.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,289.63 : 45,939.95 = 18,182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,289.63/45,939.95 = 18,182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,289.63x = 45,939.95 × 18,182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,289.63x = 835,280,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,280,630.30/33,289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,091.32

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