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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.12, 45,969.95 and 18,204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.12, 45,969.95 and 18,204.42 is: 25,122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.12 : 45,969.95 = 18,204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.12/45,969.95 = 18,204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.12x = 45,969.95 × 18,204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.12x = 836,856,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,856,186.16/33,311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.43

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