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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.23, 45,942.96 and 18,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.23, 45,942.96 and 18,184.88 is: 25,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.23 : 45,942.96 = 18,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.23/45,942.96 = 18,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.23x = 45,942.96 × 18,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.23x = 835,467,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,467,214.44/33,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,094.96

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