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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,307.69, 45,962.65 and 18,197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,307.69, 45,962.65 and 18,197.35 is: 25,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,307.69 : 45,962.65 = 18,197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,307.69/45,962.65 = 18,197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,307.69x = 45,962.65 × 18,197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,307.69x = 836,398,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,398,428.98/33,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,111.27

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