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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,292.91, 45,942.33 and 18,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,292.91, 45,942.33 and 18,182.57 is: 25,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,292.91 : 45,942.33 = 18,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,292.91/45,942.33 = 18,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,292.91x = 45,942.33 × 18,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,292.91x = 835,349,631.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,349,631.19/33,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,090.92

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