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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,169.29, 45,773.64 and 18,265.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,169.29, 45,773.64 and 18,265.29 is: 25,206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,169.29 : 45,773.64 = 18,265.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,169.29/45,773.64 = 18,265.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,169.29x = 45,773.64 × 18,265.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,169.29x = 836,068,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,068,808.96/33,169.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.11

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