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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,302.63, 45,960.76 and 18,197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,302.63, 45,960.76 and 18,197.53 is: 25,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,302.63 : 45,960.76 = 18,197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,302.63/45,960.76 = 18,197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,302.63x = 45,960.76 × 18,197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,302.63x = 836,372,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,372,217.94/33,302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,114.30

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