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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,327.43, 45,993.08 and 18,221.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,327.43, 45,993.08 and 18,221.11 is: 25,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,327.43 : 45,993.08 = 18,221.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,327.43/45,993.08 = 18,221.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,327.43x = 45,993.08 × 18,221.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,327.43x = 838,044,969.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,044,969.92/33,327.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,145.80

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