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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,982.92, 51,005.51 and 18,205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,982.92, 51,005.51 and 18,205.76 is: 27,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,982.92 : 51,005.51 = 18,205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,982.92/51,005.51 = 18,205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,982.92x = 51,005.51 × 18,205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,982.92x = 928,594,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,594,246.77/33,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,325.32

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