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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,309.59, 45,966.67 and 18,201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,309.59, 45,966.67 and 18,201.92 is: 25,118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,309.59 : 45,966.67 = 18,201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,309.59/45,966.67 = 18,201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,309.59x = 45,966.67 × 18,201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,309.59x = 836,681,374.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,681,374.67/33,309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,118.34

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