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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.35, 45,991.84 and 18,220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.35, 45,991.84 and 18,220.19 is: 25,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.35 : 45,991.84 = 18,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.35/45,991.84 = 18,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.35x = 45,991.84 × 18,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.35x = 837,980,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,980,063.25/33,327.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,143.92

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