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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,303.78, 45,958.67 and 18,196.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,303.78, 45,958.67 and 18,196.11 is: 25,110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,303.78 : 45,958.67 = 18,196.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,303.78/45,958.67 = 18,196.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,303.78x = 45,958.67 × 18,196.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,303.78x = 836,268,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,268,923.79/33,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,110.33

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