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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.74, 45,978.17 and 18,209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.74, 45,978.17 and 18,209.07 is: 25,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.74 : 45,978.17 = 18,209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.74/45,978.17 = 18,209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.74x = 45,978.17 × 18,209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.74x = 837,219,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,219,624.96/33,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.10

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