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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,316.95, 45,977.29 and 18,209.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,316.95, 45,977.29 and 18,209.61 is: 25,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,316.95 : 45,977.29 = 18,209.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,316.95/45,977.29 = 18,209.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,316.95x = 45,977.29 × 18,209.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,316.95x = 837,228,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,228,519.76/33,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,129.21

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