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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,310.64, 45,969.18 and 18,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,310.64, 45,969.18 and 18,203.60 is: 25,121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,310.64 : 45,969.18 = 18,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,310.64/45,969.18 = 18,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,310.64x = 45,969.18 × 18,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,310.64x = 836,804,565.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,804,565.05/33,310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.24

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