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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,170.16, 45,772.92 and 18,266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,170.16, 45,772.92 and 18,266.16 is: 25,206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,170.16 : 45,772.92 = 18,266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,170.16/45,772.92 = 18,266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,170.16x = 45,772.92 × 18,266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,170.16x = 836,095,480.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,095,480.39/33,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,206.25

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