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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,311.63, 45,969.95 and 18,204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,311.63, 45,969.95 and 18,204.39 is: 25,122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,311.63 : 45,969.95 = 18,204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,311.63/45,969.95 = 18,204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,311.63x = 45,969.95 × 18,204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,311.63x = 836,854,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,854,943.59/33,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,122.00

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