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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.38, 45,977.67 and 18,209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.38, 45,977.67 and 18,209.88 is: 25,130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.38 : 45,977.67 = 18,209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.38/45,977.67 = 18,209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.38x = 45,977.67 × 18,209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.38x = 837,247,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,247,853.38/33,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,130.22

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