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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,295.23, 45,945.65 and 18,187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,295.23, 45,945.65 and 18,187.67 is: 25,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,295.23 : 45,945.65 = 18,187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,295.23/45,945.65 = 18,187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,295.23x = 45,945.65 × 18,187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,295.23x = 835,644,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,644,320.14/33,295.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,098.02

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