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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,168.79, 45,772.95 and 18,264.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,168.79, 45,772.95 and 18,264.79 is: 25,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,168.79 : 45,772.95 = 18,264.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,168.79/45,772.95 = 18,264.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,168.79x = 45,772.95 × 18,264.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,168.79x = 836,033,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,033,319.43/33,168.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.42

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