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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.16, 45,942.72 and 18,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.16, 45,942.72 and 18,184.64 is: 25,094.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.16 : 45,942.72 = 18,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.16/45,942.72 = 18,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.16x = 45,942.72 × 18,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.16x = 835,451,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,451,823.82/33,292.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,094.55

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