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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,169.46, 45,774.99 and 18,062.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,169.46, 45,774.99 and 18,062.38 is: 24,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,169.46 : 45,774.99 = 18,062.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,169.46/45,774.99 = 18,062.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,169.46x = 45,774.99 × 18,062.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,169.46x = 826,805,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,805,263.88/33,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,926.70

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