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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.63, 45,969.23 and 18,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.63, 45,969.23 and 18,204.32 is: 25,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.63 : 45,969.23 = 18,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.63/45,969.23 = 18,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.63x = 45,969.23 × 18,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.63x = 836,838,252.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,838,252.21/33,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,121.51

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