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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.58, 45,975.63 and 18,209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.58, 45,975.63 and 18,209.12 is: 25,127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.58 : 45,975.63 = 18,209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.58/45,975.63 = 18,209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.58x = 45,975.63 × 18,209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.58x = 837,175,774.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,175,774.56/33,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,127.90

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