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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,315.93, 45,977.04 and 18,208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,315.93, 45,977.04 and 18,208.26 is: 25,127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,315.93 : 45,977.04 = 18,208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,315.93/45,977.04 = 18,208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,315.93x = 45,977.04 × 18,208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,315.93x = 837,161,898.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,161,898.35/33,315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,127.98

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