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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.04, 45,774.16 and 18,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.04, 45,774.16 and 18,266.04 is: 25,206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.04 : 45,774.16 = 18,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.04/45,774.16 = 18,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.04x = 45,774.16 × 18,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.04x = 836,112,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,112,637.53/33,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.86

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