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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,305.66, 45,961.27 and 18,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,305.66, 45,961.27 and 18,198 is: 25,112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,305.66 : 45,961.27 = 18,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,305.66/45,961.27 = 18,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,305.66x = 45,961.27 × 18,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,305.66x = 836,403,191.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,403,191.46/33,305.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.94

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