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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,321.54, 45,982.47 and 18,214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,321.54, 45,982.47 and 18,214.08 is: 25,134.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,321.54 : 45,982.47 = 18,214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,321.54/45,982.47 = 18,214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,321.54x = 45,982.47 × 18,214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,321.54x = 837,528,387.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,528,387.18/33,321.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,134.74

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