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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,166.22, 45,771.06 and 18,827.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,166.22, 45,771.06 and 18,827.06 is: 25,982.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,166.22 : 45,771.06 = 18,827.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,166.22/45,771.06 = 18,827.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,166.22x = 45,771.06 × 18,827.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,166.22x = 861,734,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,734,492.88/33,166.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.29

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