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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.72, 45,770.76 and 18,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.72, 45,770.76 and 18,264.72 is: 25,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.72 : 45,770.76 = 18,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.72/45,770.76 = 18,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.72x = 45,770.76 × 18,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.72x = 835,990,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,990,115.59/33,168.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,204.17

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